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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 38

According to the India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023):

  1. The total forest and tree cover of the country is 15% of the geographical area of the country.
  2. The top three states having the largest recorded forest area (RFA) are Jharkhand, Andaman & Nicobar and Manipur.
  3. The maximum tree cover has been found in the State of Maharashtra, followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
  4. More than one of the above
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Answer: (C) The maximum tree cover has been found in the State of Maharashtra, followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

Explanation

ISFR 2023: forest + tree cover is 25.17% of India's area; Maharashtra has the most tree cover, followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: it is about 25.17%, not 15%.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: these are not the top three by RFA.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: ISFR 2023 ranks Maharashtra, Rajasthan and UP top for tree cover.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: only statement C is correct.