Where are tropical rainforests mainly found in India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Western Ghats, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar, Assam, Tamil Nadu coast

Explanation:
• Tropical Evergreen Forests (Rainforests) require heavy rainfall (more than 200 cm annually) and a short dry season.
• In India, these conditions are found in the windward side of the Western Ghats, the island groups (Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar), and the upper parts of Assam.
• A small stretch is also found along the Tamil Nadu coast.

Information Booster:
• Characteristics: Trees reach great heights (up to 60m), and the forest appears green year-round as there is no fixed time for trees to shed leaves.
• Flora: Important trees include Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood, Rubber, and Cinchona.

Additional Knowledge:
• Option A & D (Rajasthan/Punjab/UP): These regions mostly have Tropical Thorn Forests or Tropical Deciduous forests due to lower rainfall.
• Option B: While Kerala has rainforests, the 'Eastern Ghats' typically have Tropical Deciduous forests as they receive less rainfall compared to the Western Ghats.