A biome is

(A) A delimited area
(B) A complex of communities characterised by distinctive climate & vegetation
(C) A group of plants growing in a particular area
(D) A collection of rare plants and animals

Correct Answer : A complex of communities characterised by distinctive climate & vegetation
Question Asked : SSC Matric Level MTS Exam 2017
Explanation : A biome is a complex biotic community characterized by distinctive plant and animal species and maintained under the climatic coriditions of the region, especially such a community that has developed to climax. Biomes are often defined by abiotic factors such as climate, relief, geology, soils and vegetation.
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