Bihar Special GK PYQ 262 of 603 · Geographical Scenario · Forests and Vegetation

How much square meter of forest of area is there in Bihar?

  1. A2812 sq. meter
  2. B3612 sq. meter
  3. C2461 sq. meter
  4. D2612 sq. meter

56th to 59th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2015

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The above question and all the given options are incorrect. It is not possible to determine the correct answer on the basis of the options provided. According to the India State of Forest Report, 2023, the total forest cover area of Bihar is 7532.45 square kilometers, which is 8.00 percent of Bihar’s total geographical area. In Bihar, very dense forest covers 387 square kilometers, moderately dense forest covers 3284.21 square kilometers, and open forest covers 3861.24 square kilometres. The three districts with the highest forest cover area in Bihar are Kaimur (Bhabua), West Champaran, and Jamui, while the three districts with the lowest forest cover area are Sheikhpura, Arwal, and Buxar. The three districts with the highest forest cover percentage are Kaimur (Bhabua), Jamui, and Munger, and the three districts with the lowest forest cover percentage are Sheikhpura, Buxar, and Siwan.

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