🌍 GeographyUPSC 2010Soil

In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?

aMontane Wet Temperate Forest
bSubtropical Dry Evergreen Forest
cTropical Moist Deciduous Forest
dTropical Wet Evergreen Forest
✓ Correct answer: c) Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
ExplanationTropical Moist Deciduous Forests cover the largest area in India, found across Central India, the Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats, and the Himalayan foothills.They thrive in 1,000- 2,000 mm annual rainfall zones and experience a distinct dry sea- son, leading to leaf shedding.Dominant tree species are Sal (Sho- rea robusta) in the north and Teak (Tectona grandis) in the south.It covers about 37% of India’s total forest area.253

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