According to India State of Forest Report 2019, what is the total forest cover in India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 21.67%.
 According to the India State of Forest Report 2019, the total forest cover in India is 21.67% of the country's geographical area.
 This report is published by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) and provides a detailed assessment of the forest resources in India.
 The forest cover includes all lands more than one hectare in area with a tree canopy density of more than 10%, irrespective of ownership and legal status.
Information Booster:
 India State of Forest Report 2023:
o The total forest and tree cover in India is now 24.62% of the geographical area.
o An increase of 2,261 sq km in total forest and tree cover compared to the previous assessment.
o Madhya Pradesh continues to have the largest forest cover in the country.
o The report highlights a significant increase in the forest cover in states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha.
o The mangrove cover has increased by 17 sq km.
o The top three states showing an increase in forest cover are Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha.
o The report also mentions efforts towards afforestation and conservation, with significant contributions from various state governments and NGOs.