Q323
According to India State of Forest Report, 2017, how much area of Jharkhand is under forest cover?
A.
23,553 sq km
AnswerB.
23,605 sq km
C.
19,185 sq km
D.
24,036 sq km
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Forest Cover in the State has increased by 58.41 sq km as compared to the previous assessment reported in ISFR 2017. The State has reported extent of recorded forest area (RFA) 23,605 sq km which is 29.61% of its geographical area. Forest cover was 23,553 sq km in 2017.