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UPPSC 2017 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which one of the following ecosystems has maximum plant bio-mass?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Tropical rain forest

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Tropical rain forest”.
Tropical rainforests have the highest plant biomass among various ecosystems due to their high primary productivity, dense vegetation, and constant warm temperatures with ample rainfall throughout the year. This supports a vast amount of plant growth and high biomass compared to other ecosystems.

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