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Question

What is the characteristic feature of natural forests dominated by Banj (oak) and Buras (rhododendron) plants in Uttarakhand?

  1. They are tropical evergreen forests
  2. They are coniferous forests dominated by pine
  3. They are temperate broadleaf mixed forests
  4. They are dry deciduous forests

Answer:

Option C: They are temperate broadleaf mixed forests

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “They are temperate broadleaf mixed forests”.

Forests dominated by Banj (Quercus leucotrichophora) and Buras (Rhododendron arboreum) in Uttarakhand are temperate broadleaf mixed forests.