The biome characterized by permafrost and low biodiversity, dominated by mosses and lichens, is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The biome characterized by permafrost and low biodiversity, dominated by mosses and lichens, is:
A. Taiga
B. Temperate deciduous forest
C. Tundra
D. Savanna
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The tundra biome, found in Arctic and Antarctic regions, has permanently frozen subsoil (permafrost), extremely low temperatures, short growing seasons, and vegetation limited to mosses, lichens, grasses, and dwarf shrubs. Taiga is the boreal coniferous forest, savanna is tropical grassland, temperate deciduous forest has distinct seasons. Tundra is the coldest biome.

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