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What type of vegetation is found in the plateau of Meghalaya, Sahyadri and the central and southern islands of the Nicobar group?

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SSC CGL 2023 (Tier-II) Paper 1 Previous Year Paper (26-Oct-2023) (Shift-1)
The correct answer is

Moist Tropical Semi-Evergreen Vegetation

The correct answer is wet tropical semi-evergreen vegetation.

 Key Points

  • The Meghalaya plateau, Sahyadri, and the Nicobar group are located in areas with a warm tropical climate and abundant rainfall.
  • This type of climate helps in the development of moist tropical vegetation.
  • Moist tropical semi-evergreen vegetation is a type of vegetation characterized by trees that partially shed their leaves during the dry season.
  • This allows trees to conserve water and survive during the dry season.
  • The presence of epiphytes, lianas, and ferns is also characteristic of this vegetation.

 Additional Information

  • Dry tropical deciduous vegetation:
    • This type of vegetation is found in areas with a tropical climate and distinct dry seasons.
    • This vegetation sheds all its leaves during the dry season for water conservation.
    • This type of vegetation is not found in the areas mentioned in the question.
  • Dry tropical thorny vegetation:
    • This type of vegetation is found in areas with a tropical climate and low rainfall.
    • The presence of thorny shrubs and trees is characteristic of this vegetation.
    • This type of vegetation is not found in the areas mentioned in the question.
  • Alpine vegetation:
    • This type of vegetation is found in high altitude areas where temperatures are low and the climate is harsh.
    • This type of vegetation is not found in the areas mentioned in the question.

Therefore, the statement "The correct answer is option 4" is true.

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