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Consider the following states:
- 1.Chhattisgarh
- 2.Madhya Pradesh
- 3.Maharashtra
- 4.Odisha. With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of the State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?
- A.2-3-1-4
- B.2-3-4-1
- C.3-2-4-1
- D.3-2-1-4
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. 3-2-4-1
The question asks for the ascending order of forest cover percentage among the given states. Madhya Pradesh has a high percentage of forest cover due to its significant forest area. Maharashtra follows, then Odisha, and finally Chhattisgarh has a relatively lower percentage among these options. This ranking reflects the distribution and extent of forest cover across these Indian states.
Source: UPSC gs1 2019