Bihar Special GK PYQ 260 of 603 · Geographical Scenario · Forests and Vegetation

The percent of the total geographical area of Bihar covered by forests is-

  1. A17%
  2. B23%
  3. C27%
  4. D33%

42nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1997-9844th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000

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Correct answer: (a) 17%

Explanation

During the period of the question, option (a) was the correct answer. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2023, forest cover in Bihar is 8% (7,532.45 sq km) and tree cover is 2.52% (2,370.21 sq km) of the total geographical area (94,163 sq km). Thus, as per the updated status, the total forest cover and tree cover together account for 10.52% (9,902.66 sq km) of the state’s area.

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