GS PrelimsGeography (Indian physical environment)Natural Vegetation of India1997

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A

Teak: Jammu and Kashmir

B

Deodar: Madhya Pradesh

C

Sandalwood: Kerala

D

Sundari: West Bengal

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

The question asks to identify the correctly matched pair of a tree species and its region in India.(A) Teak: Found predominantly in monsoon deciduous forests, primarily in Central India (Madhya Pradesh), Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala. Not typically found in Jammu and Kashmir, which has temperate and alpine vegetation. Incorrect.(B) Deodar: A coniferous tree found in the temperate zone of the Western Himalayas (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir). Not found in Madhya Pradesh, which has tropical deciduous forests. Incorrect.(C) Sandalwood: Primarily found in the dry deciduous forests of the Deccan Plateau, especially Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. While found in the southern states, including some parts of Kerala (especially bordering Karnataka/TN like Marayoor), Karnataka is the main state. This match is plausible but perhaps not the primary association.(D) Sundari: A characteristic mangrove tree species found extensively in the Sundarbans delta region of West Bengal and Bangladesh. This match is correct and specific.Comparing (C) and (D), the association of Sundari with West Bengal (Sundarbans) is much stronger and more definitive than Sandalwood with Kerala.

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