In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?

• (a) Tropical moist deciduous forest: Teak is a characteristic and often dominant species of tropical deciduous forests, especially moist deciduous regions of central and peninsular India. Verdict: Correct.
• (b) Tropical rain forest: Tropical rain forests are dominated by evergreen species, not teak. Verdict: Incorrect.
• (c) Tropical thorn scrub forest: Thorn forests occur in arid areas and are dominated by acacia, babul, cactus-type vegetation, not teak. Verdict: Incorrect.
• (d) Temperate forest with grasslands: Temperate forests occur in Himalayan regions; teak is a tropical species and does not dominate here. Verdict: Incorrect.

Answer: (a) Tropical moist deciduous forest.