Which one of the following statements is NOT correct ?
Mahogany is a timber species of Tropical Rainforest
Chaparral vegetation is found in Taiga climate
Lichens are predominantly found in Tundra region
Sal is a representative species of Moist Deciduous Forest
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UPSC CAPF – 2020
Statement B is incorrect: Chaparral vegetation is a shrubland biome found in regions with a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Examples include coastal California, the Mediterranean Basin, central Chile, the Cape Province of South Africa, and southwestern Australia. Taiga (also known as Boreal Forest) is found in subarctic regions with long, cold winters and short, mild summers.
Statement C is correct: Lichens are composite organisms that are pioneers in colonizing barren ground and are well-adapted to harsh, cold environments. They are abundant in Tundra regions, where they form a significant part of the ground cover.
Statement D is correct: Sal (Shorea robusta) is a dominant tree species of the Moist Deciduous Forests in India, found widely across the sub-Himalayan region, central India, and the Eastern Ghats.