Question

UPSC Prelims 2015 Question:

In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?

1. Tropical moist deciduous forest
2. Tropical rainforest
3. Tropical thorn scrub forest
4. Temperate forest with grasslands

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: Tropical moist deciduous forest

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

Tropical deciduous forests are also called the monsoon forests of India. Depending upon the moisture and relative humidity the tropical deciduous forests are classified into the Tropical moist deciduous and Tropical dry deciduous.
Tropical moist deciduous forests have teak as the dominant species while sal is found in Tropical dry deciduous forests.
These forests are gregarious and pure strands, therefore prone to lumbering. These hardwood trees have high value in the furniture market.

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Subject: Geography | Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

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