In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area? [2010]

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In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?

Montane Wet Temperate Forest
Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

Among the given options, Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests occupy the largest forest area in India. They are found extensively in central India, the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, the foothills of the Himalayas, and in states such as Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and parts of the northeastern states.

Vegetation map of India showing various vegetation types using distinct colors and labeled boxes, such as Tropical Thorn in red, Tropical Wet Evergreen in green, and Montane Wet Temperate in purple. Key regions like Cold Desert, Hot Desert, and Himalayan Moist Temperate are highlighted, illustrating diverse ecological zones and their geographic distribution across the country.