Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

According to the India State of Forest Report,2017 2021, what percentage of total geographical area of the country is under forest?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 24.62

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “24.62”.
According to the India State of Forest Report, 2021, the total forest and tree cover is 24.62% of the total geographical area of the country.

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