There is an increase in forest cover area of India between 2011 and 2021. However, there is a decrease in forest cover area of India during the same period in
- A. very dense forest (canopy density of more than 70 percent)
- B. moderately dense forest (canopy density between 40-70 percent) ✓
- C. open forest (canopy density between 10-20 percent)
- D. Both (b) and (c)
Correct Answer: B. moderately dense forest (canopy density between 40-70 percent)
Explanation
According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), while the overall forest cover and the very dense/open forest categories increased between 2011 and 2021, the 'moderately dense forest' category experienced a decline.
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