Above the tree line in the Himalayas, vegetation mainly consists of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Above the tree line in the Himalayas, vegetation mainly consists of:

A. Mangroves

B. Alpine Grasslands

C. Thorn Scrubs

D. Evergreen Forests

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

At very high altitudes, harsh climatic conditions support alpine grasslands and shrubs rather than forests.

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