Question

The State with the least percentage of forest cover is__________.
A.Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Punjab

Answer 1

Hint: A forest area where there is the highest density of trees and it is composed of plants, animals and microorganisms. It is home to a variety of living beings.

Complete Answer: Looking at the above options:
Option A: Based on the translation of IRS Resourcesat-2 LISS III satellite data of the interval November 2017 to March 2018, the forest cover in Karnataka is 20.11% of the State's geographical area. This option is incorrect.

Option B: The recorded forest area in Kerala comprises 28.99% of the state's geographical region. This option is incorrect.

Option C: The recorded forest area of Tamil Nadu is which is 17.59% of the State's geographic area. This option is incorrect.

Option D: The recorded forest area of Tamil Nadu is 6.12% of the State's geographic area. This option is correct.

Hence, the correct option is D.

Note: The Forest Act, 1980 was approved with the objective to conserve the forests by regulating the rates of deforestation. It came into force on October 25, 1980. This Act was implemented to conserve the forests of our country. The act enables conserving forests and protects forest land. It prohibits the use of forest land for retail purposes without a detailed regulation process.