Which one of the following Himalayan vegetation species is found between the altitudes of 1800 to 2600 metres ?
Saal
Chir
Spruce
Deodar
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2018
– Saal (Shorea robusta) is a characteristic tree of the Subtropical/Tropical forests found at lower altitudes (below ~1200m).
– Chir Pine (Pinus roxburghii) is found in the lower Himalayan ranges, primarily between 900 and 2000 meters.
– Spruce (Picea smithiana) is found in the Western Himalayas at altitudes typically between 1800 and 3000 meters.
– Deodar (Cedrus deodara) is a prominent species in the Western Himalayas, thriving at altitudes between 1500 and 3200 meters, but is often dominant or forms pure stands specifically within the 1800 to 2600 meter range. Among the given options, Deodar is the most characteristic species found prominently within the entire specified altitude band of 1800-2600 metres.