Question

Which are the most widespread forest in india write its characteristics?

Answer 1

1} The Tropical Deciduous Forests are the most widespread forests in India.

Following are the characteristics of these forests :

{i} These forests have many commercially important trees like sandalwood, mulberry, khair, aijun etc. {ii} They are also called the m’onsoon forests and are spread over the region. {iii} They receive rainfall between 200 cm and 70 cm. {iv} Trees shed their leaves for about six to eight weeks in dry summer. {v} These forests are further sub-divided into moist and dry deciduous depending on the availability of water.