UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 33

Q33. Consider the following states:

1. Chhattisgarh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Odisha

With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of the percentage of forest cover to the total area of the State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?

(a) 2-3-1-4

(b) 2-3-4-1

(c) 3-2-4-1

(d) 3-2-1-4

Answer: C

According to ‘The Indian State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2019’, the total forest cover is 21.67% of the total geographical area of the country. In terms of the percentage of forest cover to total area of the State, the correct ascending order as follows:

● Maharashtra (16.50%)

● Madhya Pradesh (25.14%)

● Odisha (33.15%)

● Chhattisgarh (41.13%)

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