Tropical moist deciduous forests occupy the largest area in India, followed by tropical dry deciduous forests.
These forests are commonly found in regions with moderate rainfall, such as the foothills of the Himalayas, parts of central India, and the Eastern Ghats.
| LIST I | LIST II |
|---|---|
| A. Fragmentation | I. Degradation of detritus into simple inorganic substances by bacteria and fungi |
| B. Humification | II. Release of nutrients from humus by microbial action |
| C. Catabolism | III. Breakdown of detritus by earthworms into smaller particles |
| D. Mineralisation | IV. Dark coloured substances, highly resistant to microbial action |