UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-5

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    Which of the following statements regarding tropical moist deciduous forests is/are correct?
    1. The annual rainfall in these forests is 100-200 cm and the mean annual temperature of about 27°C
    2. The trees of these forests shed their leaves for about 6-8 weeks, during early summer due to insufficient moisture availability for the leaves.
    3. Sal, teak, mango, bamboo and rosewood are some of the trees of moist deciduous forests.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    A)  1 and 2           

    B)  2 and 3

    C)  Only 3             

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Tropical moist deciduous forests are found in the areas of annual rainfall of 100-200 cm and mean annual temperature of about\[27{}^\circ \,\,C\]. The trees of these forests shed their leaves for about 6-8 weeks, during early summer to conserve the moisture during the dry season. These forests are dominated by sal and teak, along with mango, bamboo and rosewood.


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