Which one of the following set of trees does not belong to Temperate F

Which one of the following set of trees does not belong to Temperate Floral Zone of Himalaya ?

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Cashewnut and Magnolia

Oak and Maple

Rhododendrons

Birch and Laurels

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2023

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The correct answer is (A). Cashewnut and Magnolia do not belong together as characteristic trees of the Temperate Floral Zone of the Himalaya.

The Temperate zone of the Himalayas is characterized by trees like oaks, maples, pines, firs, spruces, deodar, birches, rhododendrons, and laurels. Cashewnut (Anacardium occidentale) is a tropical/subtropical plant primarily cultivated in coastal regions and does not grow in the temperate Himalayan zone. While some species of Magnolia are found in the Himalayas (subtropical to temperate), the combination with Cashewnut makes this option incorrect for the *Temperate* Floral Zone.

Options B, C, and D list trees commonly found in the temperate regions of the Himalayas: Oak and Maple; Rhododendrons (many species are prominent in the temperate and subalpine zones); Birch and Laurels are also found in the temperate belts.

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