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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?<\/p>\n

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\nAccording to reports by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), India’s total geographic area covered as protected areas is about 5%.
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\n– Protected Areas (PAs) in India include National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Reserves, and Community Reserves.
\n– 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.
\n– The given option “About 5%” is the closest and most accurate representation among the choices.
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\n– India has significantly increased its protected area network over the years.
\n– The protected areas play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation and habitat protection.
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