GS PrelimsEnvironmentTerrestrial Ecosystem or Biomes2004

Amongst the following Indian States which one has the minimum total forest cover?

A

Sikkim

B

Goa

C

Haryana

D

Kerala

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The question asks which Indian State among the options (Sikkim, Goa, Haryana, Kerala) has the minimum total forest cover. 2. Forest cover data (like from the Forest Survey of India reports) indicates the area covered by forests. 3. Haryana is predominantly an agricultural state with very low forest cover compared to its geographical area. Its total forest cover in absolute terms (sq km) is significantly lower than the other states listed, which are either Himalayan (Sikkim), coastal with Western Ghats influence (Goa, Kerala), and generally have higher forest cover percentages and absolute areas. 4. Therefore, Haryana has the minimum total forest cover among the given options.

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