2004 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2004 · General Studies

Question 135: Environment and Ecology

Amongst the following Indian States which one has the minimum total forest cover?

aSikkim
bGoa
cHaryana
dKerala

AnswerThe answer is (c).

Haryana has a forest cover of only a few per cent of its area, far below the other three, so it has the smallest forest cover among them. Sikkim, Goa and Kerala are all heavily forested. Remember: Haryana and Punjab are among the least forested States.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Sikkim is heavily forested.
  • (b) Goa has a large share of forest.
  • (c) Correct: Haryana has the least forest cover.
  • (d) Kerala is heavily forested.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2004, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.