Geography PYQ 167 of 587 · Natural Vegetation

What is the percentage of forest area in the total geographical area of India?

  1. A20.7%
  2. B21.7%
  3. C22.7%
  4. D23.7%

45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001

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Correct answer: (a) 20.7%

Explanation

At the time of the examination, forest cover in India was approximately 20.7% of the total geographical area. Forest cover and tree cover together constitute a significant proportion of India’s land area. According to the ISFR 2023, the current forest cover stands at 21.76% and tree cover at 3.41% (total forest and tree cover 25.17%).

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