UPSC Prelims PYQ 2003: Which forest type covers highest global forest area?

Which one among the following covers the highest percentage of forest area in the world?

1. Temperate Coniferous forests
2. Temperate Deciduous forests
3. Tropical Monsoon forests
4. Tropical Rain forests

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• In India, Tropical Moist Deciduous (37%) cover the highest percentage followed by Tropical Dry Deciduous (28%). At the global scale, temperate coniferous forests cover the highest percentage

Answer: (a) Temperate Coniferous forests