Which type of forest is most extensively distributed in India?

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  1. Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
  2. Tropical Semi Evergreen Forest
  3. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
  4. Himalayan Moist Temperature Forest

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Option 3 : Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
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The correct answer is Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest

  • Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest:
    • It is the most widespread forest in India.
    • They are also known as ‘monsoon forests’.
    • They require average rainfall from 75 cm to 100 cm annually to flourish.
    • These are found in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
    • The forest trees are not dense here.

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  • Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest:
    • They are found along the coast of Tamil Nadu.
    • This area is mostly used for casuarina plantations.
  • Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forest:
    • They are found usually where annual rainfall is 200 - 250 cm.
    • They are found in Assam, Odisha and Andamans.
  • Himalayan Moist Temperature Forest:
    • It requires annual rainfall from 150 cm - 250 cm.
    • It is majorly composed of coniferous species.
    • It provides fine wood.
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