Modern Forest Survey of India (FSI) reports using updated methodologies show forest cover figures above 21%. However, if this question is based on data from earlier periods (e.g., 1980s or 1990s), the reported forest cover figures were indeed lower, often around 19%. Option C (19%) aligns with these older figures, suggesting the question might be based on historical data.
According to data obtained from satellite survey, what % of india’s area is forest:
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2003 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Forest Survey of India (FSI) reports and forest cover assessment)
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