State PCS PYQPrelims 2025

UPPCS · Question 90

As per the India State of Forest Report 2023, which of the following districts in Uttar Pradesh had forest over more than 20% of their total area? 1. Bahraich 2. Chandauli 3. Shravasti Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. Only 3
  2. Only 1
  3. 1 and 2
  4. 2 and 3
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Answer: (D) 2 and 3

Explanation

Among UP districts, Sonbhadra, Chandauli and Shravasti are among the few with more than 20% forest cover; Bahraich is lower. (Low-confidence answer; verify with the official key.)