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Which one of the following types of forest covers the maximum area in India?

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Tropical deciduous forests are the most widespread forest type in India, often referred to as monsoon forests [1][t2]. These forests are categorized into 'Moist' and 'Dry' deciduous based on rainfall availability [1][c5]. According to the Champion and Seth classification and data from the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), Tropical Dry Deciduous forests cover the largest percentage of India's total forest area [c4]. While Tropical Moist Deciduous forests are significant in regions receiving 100-200 cm of rainfall, the Dry Deciduous variety occupies vast areas across the country where rainfall ranges between 70-100 cm, including states like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh [c1][c2]. Although some sources aggregate them as 'Tropical Deciduous', the specific sub-type with the maximum individual coverage is the Tropical Dry Deciduous forest.

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  1. [1] INDIA PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, Geography Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation > Tropical Deciduous Forests > p. 44
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