Q98
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Soils, Natural Vegetation & Forests
Forest cover in which state(s) has shown an increase in the last two years, according to Forest Survey of India?
- a.Tamil Nadu
- b.West Bengal
- c.Kerala
- d.Both (A) and (C)
Answer: (B) West Bengal
The source key gives (B) West Bengal as having shown an increase in forest cover according to the Forest Survey of India data current at the time of the 2016 exam. Forest Survey of India reports periodically show states gaining or losing forest cover.