Silk cotton trees are mainly found in which of the following forests ?
Moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests
Montane wet temperate forests
Himalayan moist forests
Swamp forests
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2024
Silk cotton trees (such as *Bombax ceiba*) are mainly found in Moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests.
These trees are characteristic species of tropical and subtropical regions that experience a distinct dry season but receive sufficient rainfall to support deciduous and semi-evergreen vegetation. They are large deciduous trees known for their bright red flowers and cotton-like fiber from their seed pods.