Multiple choice

Consider the following statements: The belt of coniferous forest in Nepal, Sikkim and Asam Himalayas is at a higher altitude than those in Kashmir Himalayas because Sikkim and Assam Himalayas

  1. are at lower latitude
  2. get lesser snowfall or lower heights
  3. have higher temperature at lower heights
  4. have more rainfall at lower heights Which of these are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The higher altitude of coniferous forests in the Eastern Himalayas compared to the Western Himalayas is due to a combination of factors: lower latitude (warmer), higher temperature at lower heights, and increased moisture/rainfall which supports different vegetation zones at higher elevations.

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