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What is the approximate percent of geographical area covered under forest in Bihar?
Question

What is the approximate percent of geographical area covered under forest in Bihar?

A.

5%  

B.

7%  

C.

13%  

D.

11%  

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 7%

Explanation:

  • According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021, Bihar has a forest cover of approximately 7,380.79 sq km.
  • This represents about 7.84% of the state's total geographical area.
  • The recorded forest area is predominantly Open Forest, followed by Moderately Dense Forest.
  • Kaimur district has the highest percentage of forest cover in Bihar.

Information Booster:

  • The National Forest Policy aims for 33% of geographical area under forest cover.
  • Bihar has one National Park, the Valmiki National Park, located in West Champaran.

Additional Knowledge:

13% (Option c)

  • This is significantly higher than the current actual forest cover in Bihar as per official surveys.

So the correct answer is (b)

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