UPSC Prelims 2008·GS1·geography·ecology and environment

Which one of the following is not essentially a species of the Himalayan vegetation?

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  1. AJuniper
  2. BMahoganyCorrect
  3. CSilver fir
  4. DSpruce

Explanation

The correct answer is Mahogany because it is a tropical evergreen forest species. Mahogany trees are typically found in regions with high rainfall and temperature, such as the Western Ghats, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and parts of the Northeast. In contrast, Juniper, Silver fir, and Spruce are classic coniferous or alpine species specifically adapted to the cold, high-altitude climate of the Himalayan mountain range.
geography: Which one of the following is not essentially a species of the Himalayan vegetation?

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