Multiple choice

In India, forests account for about ______ of the total land surface.

  1. 11%

  2. 22%

  3. 33%

  4. 14%

  5. 25%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India's forest cover is approximately 22% of the total geographical area, as reported by the Forest Survey of India in their State of Forest Reports. While the National Forest Policy aims for 33% cover, the actual coverage remains around 21-22%. This figure has been relatively stable in recent assessments, with slight fluctuations due to changes in measurement methodology and afforestation efforts.

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