alleryRhododendrons in the windy Shola forests of Nilgiris are how, compared with those in Sikkim?
AShorter, small leaves
BTaller, large leaves
CLeafless stems
DClimbing stems
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Shorter, small leaves
1. Heavy winds blow on the Nilgiri mountain tops.
2. There rhododendrons are shorter with smaller leaves.
3. Those in Sikkim were observed to be taller.
_Source: NCERT Curiosity Grade 6 Science, Ch 2, 2.3 Plants and Animals in Different Surroundings_
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