What are sholas? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What are sholas?

A. Coastal Grasslands

B. Mangrove Swamps

C. Tropical Montane Forest Patches

D. Desert Shrubs

Answer: Option C

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 species is commonly found in Himalayan alpine meadows?

A. Babool

B. Mangrove

C. Teak

D. Rhododendron

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rhododendron shrubs are common in Himalayan alpine regions and are known for their colorful flowers.

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Birch, Pine, and Rhododendron are characteristic of:

A. Mangrove forests

B. Thorn forests

C. Himalayan Montane forests

D. Tropical deciduous

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Correct Answer: Option C

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These appear in temperate and sub-alpine zones.

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Which term refers to plants and animals found only in a particular region?

A. Exotic Species

B. Migratory Species

C. Hybrid Species

D. Endemic Species

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Endemic species are naturally restricted to a specific geographic area and are not found elsewhere.

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