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2020

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What is India’s rank among the top 10 countries that have gained in forest areas during 2010-2020?

A	7
B	5
C	3
D	9

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -India has increased its forest area in the past decade and ranks third globally in average annual net gain in forest area from 2010-2020, the Department of Economic Affairs said in the annual Economic Survey. India added an average of 2, 66, 000 hectares of additional forest area every year during the period.

Detailed explanation-2: -Economic Survey 2021-22 : India is 10th Largest Nation in Terms of Forest Cover | The Weather Channel.

Detailed explanation-3: -Harsh Vardhan added that as per the latest FAO report, India is placed 8th in the list of Top Ten nations reporting the greatest annual net gain in forest area.

Detailed explanation-4: -Madhya Pradesh has the highest forest cover as per the area followed by the Arunachal Pradesh. Mizoram has the highest forest cover in terms of percentage of total geographical area.

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