Question
Download Solution PDFWhich one of the following groups of forest is spread over larger area in India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 2.
Key Points
- Tropical Dry Deciduous forests cover the largest area among the forest types in India. Hence, option 2 is correct.
- These forests are found in regions with moderate rainfall (75-150 cm) and a pronounced dry season.
- They are predominant in central India, eastern India, and parts of the Deccan Plateau.
- The trees in these forests shed their leaves during the dry season to conserve water.
| Forest Type | Characteristics | Approximate Area Coverage in India |
| Tropical Dry Deciduous | Moderate rainfall, dry season, sheds leaves | Largest coverage |
| Tropical Moist Deciduous | High rainfall, evergreen to semi-evergreen | Smaller than dry deciduous |
| Tropical Wet Evergreen | Heavy rainfall, evergreen, dense canopy | Smallest coverage |
| Tropical Semi-Evergreen | Transition zone, mix of evergreen and deciduous | Moderate coverage |
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