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UPSC 2010: In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?
(a)Montane Wet Temperate Forest
(b)Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
(c)Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
(d)Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
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Among Champion-&-Seth forest classes, Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests cover the greatest extent (about 38 % of India’s total forest area), stretching across the wetter flanks of the Deccan Plateau, eastern India and the lower Himalayan slopes. Other formations such as montane temperate, dry evergreen or wet evergreen occupy much smaller areas. ([sawaal.com](https://www.sawaal.com/indian-geography-question-and-answers/in-india-which-type-of-forest-among-the-following-occupies-the-largest-area-_10331?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (c): Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2010, GS Paper 1, as Question 69. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Ecosystems & Ecology Concepts.
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This question is rated "easy". It tests basic recall and most well-prepared aspirants should answer it correctly.
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