Dry deciduous forests generally occur in regions receiving rainfall between: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Dry deciduous forests generally occur in regions receiving rainfall between:

A. 50–100 cm

B. 25–50 cm

C. Above 300 cm

D. 200–300 cm

Answer: Option A

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Dry deciduous forests occur in areas receiving around 50–100 cm of rainfall and are characterized by trees shedding leaves during the dry season.

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