Which of the following statements about forests is not correct?

A. Coniferous forests of high latitudes yield soft wood

B. Between 2000 m and 3000 m elevation on the Himalayas grow deodar, chinar and walnut

C. Forests in equatorial regions of India are less dense than the monsoon forests

D. Large-scale exploitation of forests has caused soil erosion and repeated floods

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Forests in equatorial regions of India are more dense than the monsoon forests. Monsoon forests are especially well developed in Southeast Asia and are typified by tall teak trees and thickets of bamboo.