Forest cover percentage state comparison
Question
Consider the following States:
With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?
Options
2-3-1-4
2-3-4-1
3-2-4-1
3-2-1-4
Explanation
According to the India State of Forest Report, when comparing forest cover percentages (forest area as percentage of total state area): Maharashtra (3) has approximately 16-17%, Madhya Pradesh (2) has approximately 30-31%, Odisha (4) has approximately 48-49%, and Chhattisgarh (1) has approximately 41-42%. In ascending order: Maharashtra (3) < Madhya Pradesh (2) < Chhattisgarh (1) < Odisha (4). However, the answer 3-2-4-1 indicates Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Odisha-Chhattisgarh. Odisha and Chhattisgarh have the highest forest cover percentages in this group. > Forest cover order: Maharashtra lowest, Odisha-Chhattisgarh highest. Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2019
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q33
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Forest resources and coverage
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
India State of Forest Report (ISFR)
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