Multiple choice

What type of natural vegetation is found in the Nilgiri Hills?

  1. Tropical rain forest

  2. Submontane temperate type

  3. Evergreen woodland

  4. Dry evergreen type
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Nilgiri Hills are part of the Western Ghats and characterized by a unique montane ecosystem called 'shola' - which consists of stunted evergreen woodlands interspersed with grasslands. Tropical rainforests occur at lower elevations with higher rainfall, while submontane temperate forests are found at different elevations. Dry evergreen is a coastal vegetation type.

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