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Consider the following statements in relation to Forest Survey of India: 1. Indian State of Forest Report (ISF

Q: Answer-Consider the following statements in relation to Forest Survey of India: 1. Indian State of Forest R...

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.

R 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

B 2 only

C 3 only

D None

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