Which biome is characterized by permanently frozen subsoil? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which biome is characterized by permanently frozen subsoil?

A. Desert

B. Tundra

C. Grassland

D. Savanna

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The tundra biome has permafrost, a permanently frozen layer beneath the surface, limiting vegetation growth.

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