UPPSC 2015 GS-I Environment & Ecology
Question

Which of the following countries has more than 30% of its total area under national parks?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Bhutan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bhutan”.

Bhutan is the country that has more than 30% of its total area under national parks.

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