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In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?

  1. Tropical moist deciduous forest
  2. Tropical rainforest
  3. Tropical thorn scrub forest
  4. Temperate forest with grasslands

Explanation

Option (a) is correct
  • Teak thrives in warm and humid climates with distinct wet and dry seasons. Tropical moist deciduous forests receive heavy rainfall during the monsoon season, followed by a distinct dry season. This seasonal variation aligns perfectly with the growth requirements of teak
Answer: (a) Tropical moist deciduous forest; Difficulty Level: Medium
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