Question

Alpine forests consist of dwarf shrubs mainly of junipers, silver firs and rhododendrons. Alpine forests occur in the Himalayas above the altitude of 3500 metres.

• A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion
• B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
• C. If Assertion is true but the Reason is false
• D. If both Assertion and Reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion

Answer 2

Alpine tundra is the highest altitudinal biome which occurs near the top of very high mountains having permanent snow i.e. at the height to approximate 3500 metres, e.g. in Himalayas "alpine tundra" vegetation is found. It is a treeless region and lies above the timber line. Trees of lower region becomes tiny shrubs in this area (e.g. Rhododendron, Juniperus, Abies). Other constituents of alpine tundra are lichens, mosses, grasses, herbs and small shrubs like Artemesia, Arenaria, Primula and Anemone.