What are sholas? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What are sholas?

A. Desert Shrubs

B. Coastal Grasslands

C. Mangrove Swamps

D. Tropical Montane Forest Patches

Answer: Option D

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Sholas are stunted evergreen forest patches found in valleys amidst rolling grasslands of the Western Ghats.

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Which Indian state is known for extensive cane and bamboo forests?

A. Mizoram

B. Rajasthan

C. Haryana

D. Punjab

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mizoram has abundant bamboo and cane resources due to favorable climatic conditions.

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The forests of the Nilgiris are an example of:

A. Montane Forests

B. Thorn Forests

C. Scrub Forests

D. Mangrove Forests

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Nilgiri Hills support montane forests and grasslands.

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The main cause of depletion of natural vegetation is:

A. Jhum cultivation in Northeast

B. Natural disasters only

C. All of the above (deforestation, agriculture, urbanization)

D. None

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Human-induced factors are primary.

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