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    Question

    Consider the following statements in relation to Forest

    Survey of India: 1. Indian State of Forest Report (ISFR) was last published in 2021 2. Madhya Pradesh possesses the largest forest cover percentage in India.  3. The total forest cover of the country is 7,13,789 square kilometres which is 21.71 per cent of the geographical area Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement 2 is incorrect. Forest Policy Division deals with the National Forest Policy, 1988, Indian Forest Act, 1927, and its amendments including policy matters and legislative matters of other ministries and state governments related to forests.  As per Indian State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021, the total forest cover of the country is 7,13,789 square kilometres which is 21.71 per cent of the geographical area of the country.  The tree cover is estimated as 95,748 square kilometres which is 2.91 per cent of the geographical area. The total forest and tree cover of the country is 8,09,537 square kilometres which is 24.62 per cent. Mizoram (85.4%) possesses the largest forest cover percentage in India.

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