Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List I (Region) | List II (Vegetation) |
|---|---|
| A. Selvas | 1. Conifers |
| B. Savannas | 2. Mosses and Lichens |
| C. Taiga | 3. Epiphytes |
| D. Tundra | 4. Grasses and trees |
Code :
4 1 2 3
3 2 1 4
3 4 1 2
4 2 1 3
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2015
A. Selvas: This term is often used for the equatorial rainforests, particularly in the Amazon basin. These forests are dense and rich in biodiversity, including many epiphytic plants that grow on other plants for support. So, Selvas match with Epiphytes (3).
B. Savannas: Savannas are grasslands with scattered trees, found in tropical and subtropical regions with distinct wet and dry seasons. So, Savannas match with Grasses and trees (4).
C. Taiga: Taiga is the boreal forest, a biome characterized by coniferous forests, found in cold climates. So, Taiga match with Conifers (1).
D. Tundra: Tundra is a treeless polar or alpine biome characterized by permafrost, low temperatures, and short growing seasons. Vegetation is typically limited to mosses, lichens, grasses, sedges, and dwarf shrubs. So, Tundra match with Mosses and Lichens (2).
Putting it together: A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2. This matches option C.