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Indian Geography
Question No. 230Interactive Test Mode
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Q230. In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?

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

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Tropical moist deciduous forest

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• Teak (Tectona grandis) is the most dominant tree species found in Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests and Dry Deciduous Forests. Moist deciduous forests receive rainfall between 100 and 200 cm and are widespread across central India, the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, and parts of the Deccan plateau.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q230)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — (a) Tropical moist deciduous forest

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2015 Q230

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 230 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (A): "(a) Tropical moist deciduous forest". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2015 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Indian Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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