Correct Answer: Tropical Deciduous Forests

Solution : The correct option is Tropical Deciduous Forests.

In India, the forest type characterised by trees shedding their leaves for about six to eight weeks in the dry summer is known as a "deciduous forest." Deciduous forests are common in regions with distinct wet and dry seasons. During the dry season, which typically occurs in the summer, these trees shed their leaves as a strategy to conserve water and reduce water loss through transpiration. This adaptation helps the trees survive the dry and hot conditions until the onset of the rainy season when they can regrow their leaves. Deciduous forests are widespread in various parts of India, especially in regions with a monsoon climate.