Which one of the following statements concerning the natural vegetation of India is not correct?

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Q: 49 (CDS-II/2016)

Which one of the following statements concerning the natural vegetation of India is not correct?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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{'natural vegetation': [0, 0, 2, 1], 'moist deciduous forests': [0, 1, 0, 1], 'shola forests': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'coniferous species': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'tree': [3, 0, 1, 1], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'coastal region': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'himalaya': [1, 0, 0, 0]}

Option 1: Sal is found in moist deciduous forests. This statement is correct. Sal is a prominent tree species in India and is typically found in moist deciduous forests.

Option 2: Casuarina is largely found along the coastal region of Tamil Nadu. This statement is correct. Casuarina is a coastal tree species and is commonly found along the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu and other coastal areas in India.

Option 3: Deodar is a coniferous species of tree. This statement is correct. Deodar is a coniferous tree species native to the western Himalayas and is widely found in India, particularly in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

Option 4: Shola forests are found mainly on the upper reaches of the Himalaya. This statement is incorrect. Shola forests are not found mainly on the upper reaches of the Himalayas. Shola forests are actually found in the Western Ghats of South India, primarily in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. These forests are known for their unique ecosystem and are characterized by stunted evergreen trees, grasslands, and unusual plants.

In conclusion, option 4 is the correct answer as it inaccurately states the location of Shola forests