Question

Which district in Uttarakhand recorded the highest increase in forest cover according to the India State of Forest Report 2023?

  1. Dehradun
  2. Almora
  3. Tehri Garhwal
  4. Chamoli

Answer:

Option C: Tehri Garhwal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Tehri Garhwal”.

The top three districts in Uttarakhand showing the highest increase in forest cover, as per the India State of Forest Report 2023, are: Tehri Garhwal – 8.87 sq km > Dehradun – 4.67 sq km > Almora – 4.09 sq km