Which one of the following types of forests cover the largest area in India ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Tropical dry deciduous” option2=”Tropical moist deciduous” option3=”Tropical evergreen” option4=”Himalayan moist temperate” correct=”option1″]
This question was previously asked in
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.