WBCS.LIVE practice question

What percentage of area is under forests in West Bengal?

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

Answer options

  1. 13%
  2. 20%
  3. 31%
  4. 33%

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 13%

Explanation: The correct answer is A. 13%. According to the Forest Survey of India (FSI) and West Bengal Forest Department, the recorded forest area in West Bengal is about 13.52% of the total geographical area (as per government records). This includes Reserved Forests (59.4%), Protected Forests (31.2%), and Unclassified Forests (9.4%).