Which are the most widespread forests of India? Mention any two characteristic features of these forests

Which are the most widespread forests of India? Mention any two characteristic features of these forests.
Answer:

  • The Tropical Deciduous forests are the most widespread forests in India- found in areas receiving 70 to 200 cms of rainfall.
  • Trees of this type of forests shed their leaves for about six to eight weeks during the dry season.
  • The forests are further subdivided into moist and dry deciduous depending on the availability of water