What is the main reason mangrove trees possess stilt roots? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What is the main reason mangrove trees possess stilt roots?

A. To support trees in soft muddy soil

B. To attract insects

C. To increase photosynthesis

D. To store food

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Stilt roots provide mechanical support in unstable, waterlogged, and muddy coastal environments.

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At which altitude do temperate forests generally occur in the Himalayas?

A. 1500–3000 m

B. 1000–2000 m

C. Above 6000 m

D. Below 500 m

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Temperate forests with oak, chestnut, pine, and deodar are commonly found between 1500 and 3000 meters.

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A. Thorn Forests

B. Montane Forests

C. Mangrove Forests

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Thorn Forests occur in dry and semi-arid regions receiving less than 70 cm of annual rainfall.

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Bamboo is abundantly found in:

A. Only deserts

B. High cold deserts

C. Mangroves exclusively

D. Evergreen and deciduous forests

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Correct Answer: Option D

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It grows rapidly in moist tropical conditions.

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