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 State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?
Explanation
According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR):
– 3. Maharashtra: Approximately 16.5% to 16.9% forest cover relative to its total geographical area.
– 2. Madhya Pradesh: Approximately 25.1% forest cover relative to its total geographical area.
– 4. Odisha: Approximately 31.4% to 32.9% forest cover relative to its total geographical area.
– 1. Chhattisgarh: Approximately 41.1% forest cover relative to its total geographical area.
Arranging these in ascending order (lowest to highest percentage):
Maharashtra (3) -> Madhya Pradesh (2) -> Odisha (4) -> Chhattisgarh (1).
Therefore, the correct ascending order is 3-2-4-1 — Option C.