Q218
As compared to the national average, the recorded forest area in West Bengal is ................
A.
lower
AnswerB.
higher
C.
at par
D.
Cannot be determined
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Recorded Forest Area of West Bengal is 11,879 sq km which comprisess 13.38% of its geographical area, as per the Indian State of Forest Report 2019.
Out of this recorded forest area, the reserved forest area is 59.4%, protected forest area is 31.8% and unclassed forest area is 8.9%.