Question

Temperate forests occur in India in:
A. Indo-Gangetic plains
B. Himalayas
C. Eastern India
D. Southern Peninsula

Answer 1

Hint: Temperate forests are mainly found in the regions of high altitudes and in maximum rainfall areas. They are found mostly in north and north eastern states of India and consist of tall trees.

Complete answer:
The correct answer is (B).
Natural vegetation and wildlife can be defined as a plant and animal community which has been left undisturbed over a long period of time and is growing naturally without any anthropogenic interference.
A temperate forest is the forest which is found between the tropical and boreal regions. These are located in the temperate zone. Temperate forests are considered to be the second largest biome on the planet. It covers around 25% of the world's forest area; it is just behind the boreal forest which is known to cover about 33% of the total world’s forest area.
Himalayas are found to be present in the north and north eastern parts of India. They are found to be present in the states like Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur
Temperate forests are found between altitudes of about 1,000- 2,000 m. These are mainly present in the higher hill ranges of northeastern India. They have evergreen broadleaf trees. Oak and chestnut are the predominant trees in these types of forests. Deodar, pine, etc. are other important species of temperate forests.

Note: The temperate forests are different in appearance, type of vegetation and the wildlife present in the region. This should be studied carefully and not to be confused with the other types of forests.