According to the India State of Forest Report 2019, what percent of Punjab's total area is under forest cover?

5.67%

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4.67 %

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3.67%

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2.67%

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Solution

The correct option is C 3.67%
With time, urbanisation, industrialisation, agriculture and other human activities increased in Punjab. This lead to a rapid decline in the forest cover. According to the India State of Forest Report in 2019, the decline was so much, that presently only a meagre 3.67% of the total area is under the forest cover in Punjab.

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