Which of the following pairs of floristic regions is/are correctly matched ?
- 1. The Western Himalayan region : Darjeeling and Kurseong
- 2. The Eastern Himalayan region : Kashmir to Kumaon
- 3. The Indus Plain region : Punjab, Western Rajasthan and Northern Gujarat
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1 only
1 and 2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22
India is divided into various floristic regions based on climate, topography, and vegetation characteristics. Statement 1 is incorrect because Darjeeling and Kurseong are located in the Eastern Himalayan region. Statement 2 is incorrect because the region from Kashmir to Kumaon falls under the Western Himalayan region. Statement 3 correctly identifies the Indus Plain region’s coverage, which includes parts of Punjab, Western Rajasthan, and Northern Gujarat, characterized by arid and semi-arid vegetation.