The maximum tree cover has been found in the State of Maharashtra followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze each option in light of the India State of Forest Report 2023:
- Option 1: "The total forest and tree cover of the country is 15% of the geographical area of the country."
- This statement is incorrect. As per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, the combined forest and tree cover is usually significantly more than 15%. Typically, the total forest cover alone is around 21 to 24% of India's geographical area, which becomes higher when including tree cover.
- Option 2: "The maximum tree cover has been found in the State of Maharashtra followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh."
- This is the correct statement according to ISFR 2023. The report specifies regions and states by their tree cover, and Maharashtra often tops this list, followed by other states like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh in terms of additional tree cover on private and public lands.
- Option 3: "Top three states having largest recorded forest area (RFA) are Jharkhand, Andaman & Nicobar and Manipur."
- This is incorrect. Typically, the states with the largest recorded forest area (RFA) are those with substantial natural forests, such as Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, according to recent reports.
- Option 4: "More than one of the above"
- This option suggests that more than one statement might be correct. However, only Option 2 is correct based on our analysis.
Therefore, the correct answer is: The maximum tree cover has been found in the State of Maharashtra followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Important Questions from Forest Resources
Which of the following statements about World's forests are correct?
(A) Forests act as a huge carbon sink.
(B) Most of the World's forests are concentrated in the subtropical belt in the northern and southern hemisphere.
(C) Forests are home to much of world's biodiversity.
(D) Moisture released from forests also contributes to rainfall.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India with the help of centre for Environment Education (CEE), launched a National Environmental Awareness campaign (NEAC) in 1986 to increase awareness about the environment in various target groups in the country.
Which of the following is NOT a nationalized forest produce in Madhya Pradesh?
- In India the Temperate Forest Research center is in which city?
- Select from the following a state where the meaning of 'Torang' is jungle
