Sundari and regional tree matches — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1997
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
- Teak: Jammu and Kashmir
- Deodar: Madhya Pradesh
- Sandalwood: Kerala
- Sundari: West Bengal
Explanation
Option (d) is correctly matched
- The pair is correctly matched because the Sundari tree (Heritiera fomes) is the dominant mangrove species of the Sundarbans, which derive their name from it.
- The other pairs are incorrect:
- Teak is a tropical deciduous species common in central and southern India (e.g., Madhya Pradesh).
- Deodar is a Himalayan conifer found in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and J&K.
- Sandalwood is chiefly associated with the dry deciduous forests of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Answer: (d) Sundari: West Bengal
