UPSC Prelims 2010 · General Studies
Question 69: Geography
In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area ?
AnswerThe answer is (c).
In the standard classification of Indian forests, tropical moist deciduous forests are the most extensive type among those listed, found in a broad belt from the Western Ghats foothills through central India and Odisha to the north-east; sal and teak are typical. Wet evergreen forests are confined to high-rainfall areas such as the Western Ghats and the north-east, montane wet temperate forests to the Himalayas and the southern hills, and sub-tropical dry evergreen forests are patchy. Remember: moist deciduous forest is the largest of these.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Montane wet temperate forests are restricted to the Himalayas and southern hills.
- (b) Sub-tropical dry evergreen forests cover only small patches.
- (c) Right: tropical moist deciduous forest covers the largest area of these types.
- (d) Tropical wet evergreen forests are confined to the wettest regions.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2010, General Studies, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.