According to a recent report by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, how much of India’s total geographic area is covered as protected areas?
[amp_mcq option1=”About 5%” option2=”About 7%” option3=”About 10%” option4=”About 15%” correct=”option1″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC Geoscientist – 2021
– As of recent years (e.g., reports around 2020-2021), the total area covered by these categories is slightly over 5% of India’s total geographical area. For instance, data often cites figures around 5.03% to 5.2% depending on the exact count and declared area at the time of the report.
– The given option “About 5%” is the closest and most accurate representation among the choices.
– The protected areas play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation and habitat protection.