GK Question

geography medium mcq

Which type of forest covers the largest area in India?

  1. Tropical Evergreen
  2. Tropical Deciduous
  3. Thorn Forest
  4. Mangrove

Answer: Tropical Deciduous

Tropical Deciduous forests (also called Monsoon forests) cover the largest area in India (about 65% of forest cover). They shed leaves during dry season to conserve water. Found in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and parts of Maharashtra.

Topic Indian Forests
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC CGL, State PSC