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UPSC Prelims PYQ 2008: Species not characteristic of Himalayan vegetation

Which one of the following is not essentially a species of the Himalayan vegetation?

Juniper
Mahogany
Silver fir
Spruce

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

Mahogany is a tropical hardwood tree found mainly in tropical rainforests and is not a characteristic species of Himalayan vegetation.

Answer: (b) Mahogany

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