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UPSC Prelims 2019 Paper-1 📅 02 Jun, 2019

Consider the following States:
1. Chhattisgarh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Odisha

With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?

A
2-3-1-4
B
2-3-4-1
C
3-2-4-1
D
3-2-1-4
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UPSC Prelims
2019 • 02 Jun, 2019 • Paper-1
Consider the following States:
1. Chhattisgarh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Odisha

With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?
Correct Answer
3-2-4-1
Data Analysis (ISFR Reference): According to the India State of Forest Reports (around the time of the exam), the percentage of forest cover compared to the sta......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2019
Ref. Subject Environment
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Ref. Topic Forests and Wildlife
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Data Analysis (ISFR Reference) ▼
According to the India State of Forest Reports (around the time of the exam), the percentage of forest cover compared to the state's total geographical area varies significantly.
Statistical Breakdown ▼
Maharashtra's forest cover percentage is the lowest among the group (approx. 16%). Madhya Pradesh has the largest absolute forest area but its percentage cover is around 25%. Odisha's percentage cover sits higher at approximately 33%. Chhattisgarh holds the highest proportional forest cover among these four, at over 41%.
Conclusion ▼
Sorting them in an ascending order (lowest to highest) yields Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, resulting in the sequence 3-2-4-1.
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