Which of the following is true about Kashmir? 1. Vegetation and climate can broadly be categorized into sub-tropical, temperate and alpine zones. 2. More than 50% of the plant species used in British…

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Which of the following is true about Kashmir? 1. Vegetation and climate can broadly be categorized into sub-tropical, temperate and alpine zones. 2. More than 50% of the plant species used in British pharmacopoeia are reported to grow in Jammu and Kashmir. 3. The recorded forest area is 20240 sq. kms. Choose the correct option given below.

Testwala · Accepted Answer

Only 1 and 2

Testwala · Answer

Explanation: J&K's vegetation spans sub-tropical to alpine zones and a majority of British pharmacopoeia plant species occur there; the recorded forest area figure of 20240 sq km is not correct (ISFR records ~20230 sq km for the erstwhile state), so only 1 and 2 hold.

Answer: B. Only 1 and 2

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Answer: B. Only 1 and 2

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