As we move across the Himalayan landscape, the physical and biological…
2026
As we move across the Himalayan landscape, the physical and biological structure of the community changes. Arrange the following tree types found across the Altitude gradient of Himalayas from Foothill regions (<500 meters, above sea level) towards higher regions:
A. Chir pine
B. Silver fir
C. Blue pine
D. Deciduous forests
E. Wet temperate forests
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
E, A, D, B, C
- B.
B, D, E, A, C
- C.
E, D, C, A, B
- D.
D, E, A, C, B
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Correct answer: D
The correct sequence of vegetation zones from the foothills upwards in the Himalayas is determined by altitude. Deciduous forests (D) are found at the lowest altitudes under 1000 meters. As altitude increases, Wet temperate forests (E) appear. Further up, coniferous species like Chir pine (A) and Blue pine (C) dominate. Finally, Silver fir (B) is found in the higher subalpine regions.