Which one of the following types of forests cover the largest area in India ?
Tropical dry deciduous
Tropical moist deciduous
Tropical evergreen
Himalayan moist temperate
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UPSC CAPF – 2009
Tropical dry deciduous forests cover the largest area in India.
Tropical dry deciduous forests are found in vast areas of the Indian subcontinent where rainfall is moderate (70-100 cm annually), and they shed their leaves during the dry season. This type of forest is widespread across the central parts of India.