BPSC (Bihar PCS) 2025 · Question 13 of 145

According to India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023):

Environment

AThe total forest and tree cover of the country is 15% of the geographical area of the country.
BTop three states having largest recorded forest area (RFA) are Jharkhand, Andaman & Nicobar and Manipur.
CThe maximum tree cover has been found in the State of Maharashtra, followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.Correct
DMore than one of the above

Answer: C. The maximum tree cover has been found in the State of Maharashtra, followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

Explanation

The Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change released the 18th India State of Forest Report 2023. The total forest and tree cover of the country is 8,27,356.95 km2 which is 25.17% of the geographical area (GA) of the country.

Source: 71st BPSC CCE Prelims 2025 (Set H)

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