Types of Forests in India

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Which of the following is the most common type of forest in India?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Deciduous Forest

  4. Coniferous Forest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tropical Deciduous Forests are the most common type of forest in India, covering about 40% of the country's total forest area.

What is the characteristic feature of Tropical Evergreen Forests?

  1. Trees shed their leaves during the dry season

  2. Trees retain their leaves throughout the year

  3. Trees have broad leaves

  4. Trees have needle-like leaves


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tropical Evergreen Forests are characterized by trees that retain their leaves throughout the year, even during the dry season.

Which type of forest is found in the Himalayan region?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Deciduous Forest

  4. Coniferous Forest


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Temperate Deciduous Forests are found in the Himalayan region, characterized by trees that shed their leaves during the cold season.

What is the main type of tree found in Coniferous Forests?

  1. Oak

  2. Pine

  3. Sal

  4. Teak


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Coniferous Forests are characterized by trees that have needle-like leaves and cones, such as pines, firs, and spruces.

Which type of forest is found in the Western Ghats?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Deciduous Forest

  4. Coniferous Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tropical Evergreen Forests are found in the Western Ghats, characterized by trees that retain their leaves throughout the year and receive heavy rainfall.

What is the main type of tree found in Tropical Deciduous Forests?

  1. Oak

  2. Pine

  3. Sal

  4. Teak


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tropical Deciduous Forests are characterized by trees that shed their leaves during the dry season, such as sal, teak, and neem.

Which type of forest is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Deciduous Forest

  4. Coniferous Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tropical Evergreen Forests are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, characterized by trees that retain their leaves throughout the year and receive heavy rainfall.

What is the main type of tree found in Temperate Deciduous Forests?

  1. Oak

  2. Pine

  3. Sal

  4. Teak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Temperate Deciduous Forests are characterized by trees that shed their leaves during the cold season, such as oak, maple, and birch.

Which type of forest is found in the Northeastern region of India?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Deciduous Forest

  4. Coniferous Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tropical Evergreen Forests are found in the Northeastern region of India, characterized by trees that retain their leaves throughout the year and receive heavy rainfall.

What is the main type of tree found in Coniferous Forests?

  1. Oak

  2. Pine

  3. Sal

  4. Teak


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Coniferous Forests are characterized by trees that have needle-like leaves and cones, such as pines, firs, and spruces.

Which type of forest is found in the Central Indian Highlands?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Deciduous Forest

  4. Coniferous Forest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tropical Deciduous Forests are found in the Central Indian Highlands, characterized by trees that shed their leaves during the dry season.

What is the main type of tree found in Tropical Evergreen Forests?

  1. Oak

  2. Pine

  3. Sal

  4. Teak


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tropical Evergreen Forests are characterized by trees that retain their leaves throughout the year, such as teak, mahogany, and rosewood.

Which type of forest is found in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Deciduous Forest

  4. Coniferous Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tropical Evergreen Forests are found in the Eastern Ghats, characterized by trees that retain their leaves throughout the year and receive heavy rainfall.

What is the main type of tree found in Temperate Deciduous Forests?

  1. Oak

  2. Pine

  3. Sal

  4. Teak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Temperate Deciduous Forests are characterized by trees that shed their leaves during the cold season, such as oak, maple, and birch.

Which type of forest is found in the Thar Desert?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Deciduous Forest

  4. Coniferous Forest


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Thar Desert is a region of extreme aridity and does not support any significant forest cover.

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