India is considered a mega-diverse country because: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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India is considered a mega-diverse country because:

A. It has large deserts only

B. It has no forests

C. It has only mountain vegetation

D. It contains rich biological diversity

Answer: Option D

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India hosts a wide variety of ecosystems, species, and genetic resources, making it one of the world's mega-diverse nations.

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Question #1

Which vegetation type is commonly associated with black soil regions receiving moderate rainfall?

A. Alpine Forest

B. Tundra Vegetation

C. Mangrove Forest

D. Dry Deciduous Forest

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Dry deciduous forests often occur in black soil regions with moderate rainfall in central India.

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Question #2

Which region shows the best example of successive vegetation zones?

A. Sundarbans

B. Coromandel plains

C. Himalayas

D. Thar desert

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Altitudinal succession is clear.

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Question #3

Which of the following is an example of a tree found in the montane forests of India?

A. Teak

B. Sundari

C. Deodar

D. Khair

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Deodar is a coniferous tree found in the montane forests of the Himalayas.[reference:59]

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