As per the recently released India State of Forest Report-2013, what is the total forest cover in India?

a. 39.12%

b. 41.53%

c. 14.54%

d. 21.23%

ANSWER: 21.23%

Explanation:

There is a net increase of 5871 square kilometers in the forest cover of the country as compared with India State of Forest Report – 2011. As per India State of Forest Report – 2013, the total forest cover in the country is 697,898 square kilometers which is 21.23% of the total geographical area of the country.