Question

According to the Economic Survey 2021-22, what is the rank of India (Globally) in average annual net gain in forest area?

• A. 4th
• B. 1st
• C. 3rd
• D. 2nd

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3rd

• India ranked third globally in an average annual net gain in forest area between 2010 to 2020.

• According to the Economic Survey 2021-22, India has increased its forest area significantly over the past decade, adding an average of 2,66,000 hectares (ha) of additional forest area, every year during the period.