As per the India State of Forest Report-2021, which district of Uttarakhand has the maximum percentage of forest cover area related to its geographical area ?

Almora
Rudraprayag
Tehri Garhwal
Nainital

The correct answer is (a) Almora.

Almora district has the maximum percentage of forest cover area related to its geographical area in Uttarakhand. As per the India State of Forest Report-2021, the forest cover area of Almora district is 74.83% of its geographical area. The other districts in Uttarakhand with high forest cover are Pithoragarh (73.97%), Chamoli (73.22%), Bageshwar (72.85%), and Champawat (72.76%).

The forest cover in Uttarakhand is important for a number of reasons. It helps to regulate the climate, prevent soil erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife. It also plays an important role in the economy of the state, as it provides timber, fuelwood, and other forest products.

The forest cover in Uttarakhand has been declining in recent years due to a number of factors, including deforestation, mining, and development. However, the government of Uttarakhand has taken a number of steps to protect the forests, including the creation of new protected areas and the implementation of afforestation programs.