Which of the following types of forests are also called the monsoon forests and are spread over the region receiving rainfall between 200 cm and 70 cm?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is Tropical Deciduous Forests. These forests are also called monsoon forests as they shed their leaves during dry seasons and are found in regions with rainfall between 200 cm and 70 cm.

Information Booster:

1. Tropical deciduous forests are classified into moist deciduous and dry deciduous forests.
2. Major tree species include Teak, Sal, Shisham, and Sandalwood.
3. These forests are found in Central India, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and parts of the Western Ghats.
4. They are economically valuable for timber and other forest products.

Additional Knowledge:

• Montane Forests: Found in mountainous regions.
• Tropical Evergreen Forests: Dense forests found in regions receiving rainfall above 200 cm (e.g., Western Ghats, Assam).
• Mangrove Forests: Found in coastal areas and tidal regions, such as the Sundarbans.