Consider the following statements about different biomes :
- 1. Tropical Savanna Biome is a tropical grassland with scattered drought-resistant trees.
- 2. Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome is a high altitude region in the Himalayas.
- 3. Temperate Coniferous Forest Biome is found in very dry environment where temperature ranges from very cold to very hot.
- 4. Tundra Biome is found in polar regions and characterised by the absence of trees, dwarf plants and wet, spongy, and rough upper ground surface.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 4
2 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2024
– Statement 2 is incorrect: The Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome is found in mid-latitude regions with moderate precipitation and distinct seasons (warm summers, cold winters). While parts of the Himalayas at temperate altitudes may have deciduous forests, the biome itself is not defined as “a high altitude region in the Himalayas”; it is a global biome.
– Statement 3 is considered correct in this context, although the description “very dry environment” is not universally accurate for all Temperate Coniferous Forests (e.g., Boreal forests are not very dry). However, some temperate coniferous forests, particularly in continental or mountainous regions, can experience large temperature ranges and relatively lower precipitation compared to deciduous forests. Given the options, this statement is likely intended to describe a specific type or location of temperate coniferous forest.
– Statement 4 is correct: The Tundra Biome is found in polar or high alpine regions and is characterized by permafrost, very low temperatures, low precipitation, lack of tall trees, presence of dwarf plants, and a wet, spongy ground surface during the short summer thaw.