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Consider the following statements regarding the forest cover in India:

1. Himalayan region is one of the most forest rich region of the India, as it alone accounts for more than 30 percent of the total forest cover in India.

2. As the percentage of its area, the North-eastern States of Mizoram and Arunanchal Pradesh are the two most densely covered states of India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

2 only

Himalayas cover around 18% of the total forest area of India.
Considering the proportion of geographic area under forest cover, Mizoram has the maximum percentage of 88.63%, followed by Nagaland (82.75%), Arunachal Pradesh (80.93%), and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (80.36%).

By: Parvesh Mehta

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