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The correct answer is: C. 1565 sq km
As per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2019, the area under tree cover in Haryana is 1565 sq km. This is an increase of 1.5% from the previous year. The state has a total forest cover of 5,127 sq km, which is 10.7% of its geographical area. The major tree species found in Haryana are teak, sal, deodar, and pine.
The following are the options and their explanations:
- Option A: 1465 sq km. This is the area under tree cover in Haryana as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2018. However, the area has increased by 1.5% since then.
- Option B: 1505 sq km. This is the area under tree cover in Haryana as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2017. However, the area has increased by 1.5% since then.
- Option C: 1565 sq km. This is the correct answer. It is the area under tree cover in Haryana as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2019.
- Option D: 1620 sq km. This is the area under tree cover in Haryana as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2016. However, the area has increased by 1.5% since then.