Which one of the following statements concerning the natural vegetation of India is not correct?
[amp_mcq option1=”Sal is found in moist deciduous forests.” option2=”Casuarina is largely found along the coastal region of Tamil Nadu.” option3=”Deodar is a coniferous species of tree.” option4=”Shola forests are found mainly on the upper reaches of Himalaya.” correct=”option4″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2016
– Casuarina is widely planted in coastal areas for shelterbelts and erosion control, including along the coast of Tamil Nadu.
– Deodar is a well-known coniferous tree species found in the Himalayan region.
– Shola forests are montane evergreen forests found interspersed with grasslands in the high-altitude regions of the Southern Western Ghats, not the Himalayas.