Consider the following statements : 1. Snowline occurs at a higher altitude in Eastern Himalayas than in the Western Himalayas. 2. The lower part of Western Himalayas have evergreen forests. 3. Mangrove forests occur discontinuously along the coastal area

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Q: 22 (IES/2001)
Consider the following statements :
1. Snowline occurs at a higher altitude in Eastern Himalayas than in the Western Himalayas.
2. The lower part of Western Himalayas have evergreen forests.
3. Mangrove forests occur discontinuously along the coastal areas of the easttern part of India.
Which of the above statements are correct?

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Geography

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IES

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Option 1 states that the snowline occurs at a higher altitude in the Eastern Himalayas than in the Western Himalayas. This statement is correct. The Eastern Himalayas receive more precipitation compared to the Western Himalayas due to the monsoon winds coming from the Bay of Bengal. This higher precipitation results in more snow accumulation and a higher snowline in the Eastern Himalayas.

Option 2 states that the lower part of the Western Himalayas have evergreen forests. This statement is correct. The lower elevation regions of the Western Himalayas receive more rainfall compared to the higher altitude areas, providing suitable conditions for the growth of evergreen forests.

Option 3 states that mangrove forests occur discontinuously along the coastal areas of the eastern part of India. This statement is also correct. Mangrove forests are found along the coastlines of India, and they occur in patches or discontinuously in the eastern coastal areas.

Therefore, all three statements (1, 2, and 3) are correct. The correct answer is option 4.