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Question

Tree cover is maximum in:

  1. East Deccan
  2. Northern Plains
  3. West Coast
  4. East Coast

Answer:

Option C: West Coast

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “West Coast”.

The West Coast of India has the highest percentage of tree cover in relation to its geographical area, at 8.31%.

West Coast (7.31%) > Western Ghats (5.64%) > East Coast (3.46%)