Q. Which of the following statements regarding Shola forests are correct?

1. Shola forests are tropical montane forests.
2. Shola forests always grow on the mountain tops.
3. Shola forests are found at altitudes above 2000 meters above sea level.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1 & 3
Notes: Shola forests are tropical montane forests found mainly in the Western Ghats above 2000 meters elevation. They occur as patches of forests only in the valleys, separated by grasslands, and do not grow on mountain tops. Thus, statements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect.