In which forest zone of the world highest deforestation has been recorded?

Correct Answer: B. Tropical

Explanation: According to the FAO’s Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA), 2020 , over 90% of global deforestation (1990–2020) occurred in the tropical forest zones. Major deforestation hotspots include: Amazon Basin Congo Basin (Central Africa) Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar) Reasons for highest deforestation in tropical zones: Agricultural expansion Logging Infrastructure and urbanization Shifting cultivation and population pressure in countries of South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Coniferous (Taiga) – Found in cold zones (Russia, Canada); deforestation rate is comparatively low. Savanna Deciduous and Tidal forests – smaller areas, less commercial pressure.