In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?
- ATropical moist deciduous forestCorrect
- BTropical rain forest
- CTropical thorn scrub forest
- DTemperate forest with grasslands
Explanation
Teak (Tectona grandis) is a highly valued timber species that is characteristically found in Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests in India. These forests are prevalent in regions receiving rainfall between 100-200 cm annually. They are known as 'monsoon forests' and feature trees that shed their leaves during the dry season to conserve water. Teak thrives in these conditions, making it a dominant species in this forest type.
Tropical rainforests are evergreen, while tropical thorn scrub forests are adapted to much drier conditions. Temperate forests are found in cooler climates, which are unsuitable for teak.
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