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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 59

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q59

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As per the India State of Forest Report 2017, which of the following states has the maximum percentage of forest cover concerning its area?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Mizoram.

  • As per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017, the total forest and tree cover is 24.39% of the geographical area of the country.
  • The top states have the maximum percentage of forest cover:  Lakshadweep (90.33%), Mizoram (86.27%), and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (81.73%).
  • India is ranked 10th in the world, with 24.4% of land area under forest and tree cover.