Factors Affecting the Distribution of Forests in India

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Which of the following is a major factor influencing the distribution of forests in India?

  1. Temperature

  2. Rainfall

  3. Altitude

  4. Soil Type


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rainfall is the most important factor influencing the distribution of forests in India. Forests are generally found in areas with high rainfall, as trees require a lot of water to grow.

What is the approximate percentage of forest cover in India?

  1. 20%

  2. 25%

  3. 30%

  4. 35%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The approximate percentage of forest cover in India is 25%.

Which of the following is not a type of forest found in India?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Evergreen Forest

  4. Mediterranean Forest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mediterranean Forest is not a type of forest found in India.

Which of the following is a major factor contributing to deforestation in India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Mining

  3. Urbanization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture, mining, and urbanization are all major factors contributing to deforestation in India.

What is the name of the forest type that is found in the Himalayan region?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Evergreen Forest

  4. Temperate Deciduous Forest


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Temperate Evergreen Forest is the name of the forest type that is found in the Himalayan region.

Which of the following is a major type of forest found in the central and eastern parts of India?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Evergreen Forest

  4. Temperate Deciduous Forest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tropical Deciduous Forest is a major type of forest found in the central and eastern parts of India.

What is the name of the forest type that is found in the Western Ghats?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Evergreen Forest

  4. Temperate Deciduous Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tropical Evergreen Forest is the name of the forest type that is found in the Western Ghats.

Which of the following is a major type of forest found in the northeastern parts of India?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Evergreen Forest

  4. Temperate Deciduous Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tropical Evergreen Forest is a major type of forest found in the northeastern parts of India.

What is the name of the forest type that is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Evergreen Forest

  4. Temperate Deciduous Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tropical Evergreen Forest is the name of the forest type that is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Which of the following is a major type of forest found in the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Evergreen Forest

  4. Temperate Deciduous Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tropical Evergreen Forest is the name of the forest type that is found in the Lakshadweep Islands.

What is the name of the forest type that is found in the Thar Desert?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Evergreen Forest

  4. Temperate Deciduous Forest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tropical Deciduous Forest is the name of the forest type that is found in the Thar Desert.

Which of the following is a major type of forest found in the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Evergreen Forest

  4. Temperate Deciduous Forest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tropical Deciduous Forest is a major type of forest found in the Gangetic Plain.

What is the name of the forest type that is found in the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Evergreen Forest

  4. Temperate Deciduous Forest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tropical Deciduous Forest is the name of the forest type that is found in the Deccan Plateau.

Which of the following is a major type of forest found in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Evergreen Forest

  4. Temperate Deciduous Forest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tropical Deciduous Forest is a major type of forest found in the Eastern Ghats.

What is the name of the forest type that is found in the Nilgiri Hills?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Evergreen Forest

  4. Temperate Deciduous Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tropical Evergreen Forest is the name of the forest type that is found in the Nilgiri Hills.

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