What are sholas? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What are sholas?

A. Tropical Montane Forest Patches

B. Mangrove Swamps

C. Coastal Grasslands

D. Desert Shrubs

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Sholas are stunted evergreen forest patches found in valleys amidst rolling grasslands of the Western Ghats.

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Which type of vegetation is found near the snowline in the Himalayas?

A. Alpine Shrubs and Meadows

B. Thorn Scrub

C. Mangrove Vegetation

D. Tropical Evergreen Vegetation

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Near the snowline, only alpine shrubs, grasses, and seasonal flowering plants can survive.

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Which forest type is most vulnerable to tidal fluctuations?

A. Dry Deciduous Forest

B. Coniferous Forest

C. Mangrove Forest

D. Alpine Forest

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mangrove forests occur in tidal zones and are directly influenced by sea-water movements.

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Which of the following is a major type of vegetation in the coastal areas of India?

A. Thorny bushes

B. Tropical Evergreen

C. Mangrove

D. Tropical Deciduous

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Mangrove forests are a major type of vegetation in the coastal areas, particularly in river deltas.[reference:64]

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