UPPSC 2023 GS-I UP Special
Question

Consider the following statements with reference to Uttar Pradesh -

(1) Forests constitute about 12.8% of the total geographical area of the state.
(2) The districts of Jaunpur, Ghazipur and Ballia have no forest land.

Select the correct answer from the code given below -
Code -

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Only 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Only 2”.

The forest cover in Uttar Pradesh is approximately 6.8% of the state’s total geographical area, not 12.8%. Jaunpur, Ghazipur, and Ballia have little to no forest land due to their high population density and agricultural land use.

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