Which type of forest is referred to as “Selvas”?
(a) Tropical Moist Deciduous
(b) Tropical Evergreen
(c) Littoral and Swamp forests
(d) Alpine forests

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Which type of forest is referred to as &ldquo;Selvas&rdquo;?
(a) Tropical Moist Deciduous
(b) Tropical Evergreen
(c) Littoral and Swamp forests
(d) Alpine forests

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

"Selvas" refers to Tropical Evergreen Forests, a term commonly used in South America, especially in the Amazon Rainforest. These forests are dense, remain green year-round, and receive heavy rainfall consistently. In India, Tropical Evergreen Forests are found in regions with high rainfall, such as the Western Ghats, Northeast India, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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Which type of forest is referred to as “Selvas”? (a) Tropical Moist Deciduous (b) Tropical Evergreen (c) Littoral and Swamp forests (d) Alpine forests