**Question:** Given below are two statements: Statement I: Teak is the dominant species in vast saline regions of India. Statement II: Babul vegetation pertains to tropical evergreen rain forests. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
**Options:**
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(C) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect.
(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct.
**Correct Answer:** B
**Explanation:** Both statements are incorrect. Teak is not dominant in saline regions (mangroves are), and Babul vegetation is not from tropical evergreen forests (it’s from dry deciduous forests).
*Published: September 05, 2025 at 11:24 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2024, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*