Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) 0.027 Hectare
Explanation:
• The Annual Report 2023–24 of the Forest Department, Rajasthan records the per capita forest & tree cover as 0.027 hectare.
• Rajasthan's low forest cover is due to its arid and semi-arid geography.
• The state forest cover is approx. 7–8% of total geographical area.
• Per capita forest area is a key ecological indicator for sustainable development.
• Rajasthan's value remains below national average due to sparse vegetation.
Information Booster:
• India’s national per capita forest cover is significantly higher than Rajasthan's.
• Desert and semi-desert landscape limits forest expansion.