45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001
What is the percentage of forest area in the total geographical area of India?
a20.7%✓ Correct
b21.7%
c22.7%
d23.7%
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 cover 25.17%)
general-geography