Which type of forest is characterized by trees that shed their leaves for about six to eight weeks in the dry summer? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which type of forest is characterized by trees that shed their leaves for about six to eight weeks in the dry summer?
A. Tropical Thorn
B. Montane
C. Tropical Deciduous
D. Tropical Evergreen
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Tropical Deciduous forests shed their leaves for about six to eight weeks during the dry summer to conserve water.[reference:13]
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Question #1
Which of the following trees is typical of Thorn Forests?
A. Pine
B. Babool
C. Mahogany
D. Oak
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Babool is a drought-resistant tree commonly found in Thorn Forests of northwestern India.
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Question #2
Which region of India receives the highest rainfall and supports dense evergreen forests?
A. Western Rajasthan
B. Punjab Plains
C. Thar Desert
D. Northeastern Hills
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Correct Answer: Option D

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The northeastern states receive some of the highest rainfall in India and support luxuriant evergreen vegetation.
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Question #3
Which river delta hosts the Sundarbans mangrove forest?
A. Godavari
B. Ganga-Brahmaputra
C. Narmada
D. Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: Option B

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The Sundarbans are located in the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta, one of the largest deltas in the world.
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