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

16.5%

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17.7%

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20.55%

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21%

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Solution

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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