Which type of forest acts as an important carbon sink due to dense biomass? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which type of forest acts as an important carbon sink due to dense biomass?
A. Thorn Forest
B. Tropical Evergreen Forest
C. Scrub Forest
D. Grassland
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Evergreen forests store large amounts of carbon in vegetation and soil, helping mitigate climate change.
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Which of the following states is NOT known for mangrove forests?
A. Odisha
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. West Bengal
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mangrove forests are coastal ecosystems, while Himachal Pradesh is a landlocked Himalayan state.
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Question #2
Which forest layer contains decomposers and organic matter?
A. Canopy
B. Emergent Layer
C. Upper Crown
D. Forest Floor
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The forest floor contains leaf litter, fungi, insects, and decomposers that recycle nutrients.
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Question #3
Which of the following is a characteristic of Tropical Evergreen forests?
A. They are found in arid regions
B. They have a dense canopy
C. They have thorny trees
D. They shed leaves in summer
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Tropical Evergreen forests have a dense canopy and are lush green throughout the year.[reference:75]
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