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Q37
(IAS/1997)
Geography › Indian Physical Geography › Indian forest types
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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
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Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4: Sundari : West Bengal. This pair is correctly matched because the Sundari tree (Heritiera fomes) is the most significant mangrove species found in the Sunderbans of West Bengal, which derive their name from this tree.
The other options are incorrectly matched based on India's distinct forest types and climatic zones:
- Teak: It is a tropical deciduous species primarily found in central and southern India (e.g., Madhya Pradesh), not in the cold temperate climate of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Deodar: It is a high-altitude coniferous tree endemic to the Western Himalayas (e.g., Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and J&K), not the tropical plateau of Madhya Pradesh.
- Sandalwood: While found in parts of South India, it is most predominantly associated with the dry deciduous forests of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, rather than the evergreen-heavy landscape of Kerala.
Thus, only Option 4 accurately reflects the geographical distribution of the species.
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