UPSC Geography Soil Question Bank Soil, Natural Vegetation, Wildlife and Agriculture of India

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    Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
    1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
    2. Coexistence of a large number of species
    3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    A) 1 only                           

    B) 2 and 3 only

    C) 1 and 3 only                 

    D) 1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The canopy is the primary layer of the forest forming a roof over the two remaining layers. The densest of the biodiversity is found here along with a large variety of epiphytes.


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