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According to 2001 statistics, what percent of the land is covered by forests in our country?


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16.5%
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17.7%
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20.55%
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21%
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The correct option is C 20.55%

  • In India, total forest cover in 2001 is just 20.55%. Forests covered an area of 675,538 km2.
  • According to 2015 statistics, total forest cover geographical area of our country is 21.34 percent.
  • Madhya Pradesh has highest recorded permanent forests.


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