Question

Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests found in ___________.

1. Eastern slopes of Western Ghats
2. Foothills of Himalayas in North-eastern states  
3. Odisha
4. Western slopes of Western Ghats

1. 1 only
2. 2 only 
3. 1,2 and 4
4. 1,2 and 3

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1,2 and 3

The correct answer is option 4 i.e 1,2 and 3,

Tropical Deciduous Forests:

• These are the most widespread forests out of all the types of forests in India
• Also, called Monsoon Forests.
• They are found in the regions having rainfall between 70-200cm.
• Tropical Deciduous Forests are further classified into two types of forests on the basis of rainfall- Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests and Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests.
• TROPICAL MOIST DECIDUOUS FORESTS:
  • Present in the areas having rainfall between 100-200cm.
  • Found in eastern slopes of Western Ghats, foothills of the Himalayas in the North-eastern States and Odisha.
  • Main Species of Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests: Teak, Sal, Sheshum, amla, Kusum, mahua, Sandalwood, etc.
• TROPICAL DRY DECIDUOUS FORESTS.
  • Found in the areas having rainfall between 70-100cm.
  • Present in rainier areas of the peninsula and the plains of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
  • During Dry seasons, Trees shed their leaves completely and the forest appears like a Grassland.
  • Main species of Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests: Khair, Tendu, Palas, axlewood, bel, etc.