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Flora Himalayan vegetation varies according to both altitude and climatic conditions. They range from the tropical deciduous forests in the foothills, to temperate forests in the middle altitudes. Higher up, coniferous, sub-alpine, and alpine forests spring up. These finally give way to alpine grasslands and high altitude meadows. They are followed by scrublands which lead up to the permanent snowline. The vegetation also varies from the unexplored tropical rainforests of the Eastern Himalayas, to the dense subtropical and alpine forests of the Central and Western Himalayas to the sparse desert vegetation of the cold desert areas of the Transhimalaya. However, the floral wealth of the Himalayas have also been affected by man. Over the centuries, man has always been dependent on his forests for a number of his needs. But earlier, these needs were few, the forests were able to replenish the resources, and the delicate natural balance was maintained. But over the years, the human population increased dramatically, and with it the number of industries that depended on forests. Extraordinary demands were made on the forests. Forests were cut down for firewood and to feed the growing number of forest-based industries. They were also cleared to accommodate the growing population. As a result, many species of trees that were very common even 50 years ago, are now rare or have completely disappeared from certain areas.

Answer 1

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we can write its summary as:-

The paragraph provides a summary of the vegetation in the Himalayas and the impact of human activities on it. The vegetation varies with altitude and climate, ranging from tropical deciduous forests to alpine grasslands and high altitude meadows. Different regions have distinct vegetation, such as unexplored tropical rainforests in the Eastern Himalayas and sparse desert vegetation in the cold desert areas of Transhimalaya. However, due to increasing human population and industries dependent on forests, there has been excessive deforestation. Trees were cut down for firewood, industries, and clearing land for settlement, leading to the decline and disappearance of many tree species in certain areas of the Himalayas.

Answer 2

The paragraph provides a summary of the vegetation in the Himalayas and the impact of human activities on it. The vegetation varies with altitude and climate, ranging from tropical deciduous forests to alpine grasslands and high altitude meadows. Different regions have distinct vegetation, such as unexplored tropical rainforests in the Eastern Himalayas and sparse desert vegetation in the cold desert areas of Transhimalaya. However, due to increasing human population and industries dependent on forests, there has been excessive deforestation. Trees were cut down for firewood, industries, and clearing land for settlement, leading to the decline and disappearance of many tree species in certain areas of the Himalayas.