Which of the following forests are most widespread forests in India? |ForumIAS

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[A] Tropical Evergreen Forests

[B] Tropical Deciduous Forests

[C] Tropical Thorn Forests

[D] Montane Forests

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Tropical Deciduous Forests: These 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.
Based on water availability, these forests are further divided into moist and dry deciduous.

Source: NCERT