According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2017, the total forest cover of the country was 708,273 sq km, which accounted for 21.54% of the total geographical area of India. The total forest and tree cover combined was 24.39%. The question specifically asks for 'forest cover'.
What proportion of the area is covered by forest in India as of 2017 ?
Asked in APPSC Miscellaneous 2023 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Forest Survey of India (FSI) reports and forest cover assessment)
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