Which forest type is adapted to saline water and tidal inundation? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which forest type is adapted to saline water and tidal inundation?
A. Deciduous
B. Thorn
C. Evergreen
D. Mangrove
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Specialized roots (pneumatophores) for respiration.

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Which forest type is also known as 'Littoral and Swamp Forests'?
A. Dry Deciduous
B. Mangrove
C. Tropical Evergreen
D. Montane

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Mangroves thrive in saline, tidal conditions along deltas and coasts.

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Question #2
Oak forests are commonly found in:
A. Coastal Plains
B. Himalayan Temperate Zone
C. Thar Desert
D. Sundarbans

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Oak forests are common in temperate regions of the Himalayas.

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Which vegetation type is most likely to develop in areas with poor soil and strong winds near the coast?
A. Littoral Vegetation
B. Montane Forest
C. Coniferous Forest
D. Alpine Vegetation

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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