Consider the following statements regarding Tropical Deciduous forests:1. They are called as monsoon forests.2. These are found on the western slopes of Western Ghats.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Tropical Deciduous forests are the most widespread forests in India. They are also called the monsoon forests.

They spread over regions which receive rainfall between 70 – 200 cm.
On the basis of the availability of water, these forests are further divided into moist and dry deciduous.
The Moist deciduous forests are more pronounced in the regions which record rainfall between 100 – 200 cm.
These forests are found in the northeastern states along the foothills of Himalayas, eastern slopes of the Western Ghats and Odisha.

Source: NCERT – Fundamental of Physical Geography