The natural vegetation which covers the maximum geographical areas of

The natural vegetation which covers the maximum geographical areas of India is

Tropical deciduous forests.

Tropical thorn forests.

Montane forests.

Tropical evergreen forests.

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Tropical deciduous forests, also known as monsoon forests, are the most widespread type of vegetation in India. They are found in regions that receive rainfall between 70 cm and 200 cm annually. These forests are characterized by trees that shed their leaves seasonally (typically during the dry season). They cover vast areas of the Indian peninsula, the plains along the foothills of the Himalayas, and parts of states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

The distribution of natural vegetation in India is primarily determined by variations in climate, particularly rainfall and temperature, as well as topography.

Tropical evergreen forests are found in areas with very high rainfall (>200 cm) and cover significantly less area than deciduous forests, primarily in the Western Ghats, parts of the Northeast, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Tropical thorn forests are found in arid and semi-arid regions with low rainfall (<70 cm), while Montane forests are found in mountainous areas at different altitudes.

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