FSI : Forest cover of Uttarakhand has decreased
Q. Forest cover has decreased in which state according to the FSI?- Published on 14 Dec 15a. HP
b. UP
c. Uttarakhand
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Uttarakhand
According to a report submitted by Forest Survey of India, forest cover of Uttarakhand has lowered by 268 sq km in past two years having total area of 24,240 sq km currently. Main reason for this fall in forest cover has been described as rotational felling and diversion of forest land for development activities in the report. FSI has reported only 12 states presently and the total states will be covered by the next survey. The state of Uttarakhand has total geographical area of 53,483 sq km from which 34561 is recorded forest area.
