Consider the following States: 1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Mizoram In which of the above States do 'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?
- A1 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 onlyCorrect
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests are characterized by high rainfall (typically over 200 cm annually) and high temperatures throughout the year, leading to dense, multi-layered vegetation with evergreen trees. They are found in regions close to the equator or in areas with persistent monsoonal rainfall.
- Arunachal Pradesh: The lower altitudes and eastern parts of Arunachal Pradesh, especially the Mishmi Hills and Patkai ranges, receive abundant rainfall and experience warm temperatures, supporting extensive tropical wet evergreen forests.
- Himachal Pradesh: Located in the Western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh primarily experiences temperate, sub-alpine, and alpine climates. Its forests are mainly temperate coniferous, sub-tropical broad-leaved, or dry deciduous, but not tropical wet evergreen.
- Mizoram: As part of the Northeast India region, Mizoram receives very heavy rainfall (often exceeding 250 cm annually) and has a warm, humid climate ideal for the growth of tropical wet evergreen forests. These forests are a dominant vegetation type in the state. Therefore, tropical wet evergreen forests occur in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram, but not in Himachal Pradesh.

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