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Which one of the following statements is NOT correct ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Mahogany is a timber species of Tropical Rainforest” option2=”Chaparral vegetation is found in Taiga climate” option3=”Lichens are predominantly found in Tundra region” option4=”Sal is a representative species of Moist Deciduous Forest” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct answer is (B) Chaparral vegetation is found in Taiga climate.
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\nStatement A is correct: Mahogany is a valuable hardwood species typically found in tropical rainforests, especially in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
\nStatement B is incorrect: Chaparral vegetation is a shrubland biome found in regions with a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Examples include coastal California, the Mediterranean Basin, central Chile, the Cape Province of South Africa, and southwestern Australia. Taiga (also known as Boreal Forest) is found in subarctic regions with long, cold winters and short, mild summers.
\nStatement C is correct: Lichens are composite organisms that are pioneers in colonizing barren ground and are well-adapted to harsh, cold environments. They are abundant in Tundra regions, where they form a significant part of the ground cover.
\nStatement D is correct: Sal (Shorea robusta) is a dominant tree species of the Moist Deciduous Forests in India, found widely across the sub-Himalayan region, central India, and the Eastern Ghats.
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\nThe Taiga climate primarily supports coniferous forests (like pine, spruce, fir) and some deciduous trees like birch, not chaparral vegetation. Chaparral is adapted to fire-prone environments and drought-tolerant conditions typical of Mediterranean climates.
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Which one of the following statements is NOT correct ? [amp_mcq option1=”Mahogany is a timber species of Tropical Rainforest” option2=”Chaparral vegetation is found in Taiga climate” option3=”Lichens are predominantly found in Tundra region” option4=”Sal is a representative species of Moist Deciduous Forest” correct=”option2″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CAPF – 2020 Download PDFAttempt … <\/p>\n

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