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Forest Cover in which State(s) have shown an increase in the last two years, according to Forest Survey of India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. West Bengal
  3. Kerala
  4. Both (A) and (C)

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Both (A) and (C)

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D. Both (A) and (C) šŸ“š Explanation: According to the Forest Survey of India, both 'Tamil Nadu' and 'Kerala' showed an increase in their forest cover in the 2013-2015 period. This was due to successful conservation efforts and plantation drives. The increase was particularly noted in the Western Ghats region of these states. This biennially published report is the official record of India's forest and tree resources.