What percent of the total land area in India is covered by forest?
A
20.3%
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B
24.39%
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C
25.4%
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D
33%
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Solution
The correct option is B 24.39%
24.39 percent
State of Forest Report says that India's forest and tree cover has increased by 1 percent. The total forest and tree cover is spread across 802,088 square km, which is 24.39 percent of the geographical area of the country.