Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2016 GS-I
Question

The maximum biodiversity is found in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: tropical rain forests

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “tropical rain forests”.
Tropical rain forests have the maximum biodiversity. They are characterized by high rainfall, warm temperatures, and lush vegetation, which provides a diverse range of habitats for a wide variety of plant and animal species.

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