UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 53
In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Teak (Tectona grandis) is a major characteristic species of tropical deciduous forests, notably India’s tropical moist deciduous forests.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - Teak is a characteristic canopy tree of many moist deciduous forests.
B: Incorrect - Evergreen rainforests are characterised by different dense, evergreen species assemblages.
C: Incorrect - Thorn scrub is dominated by drought-resistant scrub and small trees.
D: Incorrect - Temperate montane forests favour temperate trees, not tropical teak.