Geo-Scientist Prelims 2024 General Studies Q22: Consider the following statements about different biomes :

Consider the following statements about different biomes :

1. Tropical Savanna Biome is a tropical grassland with scattered drought-resistant trees.
2. Temperate Deciduous Forest Biome is a high altitude region in the Himalayas.
3. Temperate Coniferous Forest Biome is found in very dry environment where temperature ranges from very cold to very hot.
4. Tundra Biome is found in polar regions and characterised by the absence of trees, dwarf plants and wet, spongy, and rough upper ground surface.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

1. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. (b) 1, 2 and 4
3. (c) 2 and 4 only
4. (d) 1, 3 and 4