Question

Arabari forests of Bengal is dominated by

• A. Teak
• B. Sal
• C. Bamboo
• D. Mangroove

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Sal

• Arabari is the name of a forest range in the West Midnapore district of West Bengal, India contiguous with the Dalma range of East Singhbhum, Jharkhand.
• The predominant tree of the forest is sal (Shorea robusta). A number of elephants also travel down from the Dalma range into Arabari and often encroach and attack villages in West Midnapore.
• The forest can be classified as part of the Upper Gangetic Plains moist deciduous forests.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.