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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CHSL - 13th October 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q42

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As per ‘India State of Forest Report 2019’, which state secured the first position for the highest growth in forest area in the country?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Karnataka

  • Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on December 30, 2019, released a report depicting forest cover in India.

  • According to this report, the forest area in the country has increased by 5,188 square km in the last two years.

  • It has also mentioned in the report that this green area covers about 25% of the total geographic area of the country.

  • According to the report, the three states where forest area has grown the most include Karnataka (1025 km), Andhra Pradesh (990 km) and Kerala (823 km).

  • It has also mentioned in the report that the forest area of the northeastern states has decreased except Assam.