Question

In India, which among the following type of forest occupies the largest area?
1. Himalayan Moist Temperate Forest
2. Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
3. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
4. Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest

The correct answer is Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest.

• Tropical moist deciduous forests extend over 28.6% of the total forest area in India.

• It has occupied the largest area in India.
• These forests are found in areas where rainfall is between 60 and 120 cm in a year.
• It is mainly on the Ganga plain, the intermediate part of the Indian peninsula, and the Coimbatore plateau in Tamil Nadu.
• The main trees of this forest are teak, tamarind, amaltas, khair and bamboo.