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

  1. A. very dense forest (canopy density of more than 70 percent)
  2. B. moderately dense forest (canopy density between 40-70 percent)
  3. C. open forest (canopy density between 10-20 percent)
  4. 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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