Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
| List I (Place) | List II (Normal vegetation type) |
|---|---|
| A. Western Ghats | 1. Tropical Moist Deciduous |
| B. Himachal Pradesh | 2. Tropical Evergreen |
| C. Haryana and Punjab | 3. Himalayan Moist Forest |
| D. Chhotanagpur Plateau | 4. Tropical Thorny Forest |
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2015
A. Western Ghats: High rainfall zone, particularly the western slopes, supporting Tropical Evergreen forests (2).
B. Himachal Pradesh: Part of the Himalayas, vegetation varies with altitude but Moist Temperate forests are characteristic of mid-altitudes, fitting within Himalayan Moist Forest type (3).
C. Haryana and Punjab: Plains receiving less rainfall, historically having drier vegetation types including Tropical Thorny Forests before extensive agriculture (4).
D. Chhotanagpur Plateau: Receives moderate rainfall, characterized by deciduous forests that shed leaves seasonally, aligning with Tropical Moist Deciduous (1).