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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedTropical Deciduous Forests are the most widespread forest type in India. Among the options provided, Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests (dominated by Sal and Teak) cover the largest area (approx. 37% of India's forest cover), occurring in areas with 100–200 cm rainfall across Central India, the Western Ghats foothills, and the Terai-Bhabar belt.
Deciduous (monsoon) forests are by far the dominant natural vegetation biome of the Indian subcontinent.
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