As per the Indian Forest Survey Report, 2023 how many of the statements are correct?
1. The forest cover has increased more than tree cover.
2. The forest density of Mizoram is more than Lakshasweep.
3. There is a decrease in the bamboo area.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None of the above
Explanation Statement 1 is not correct: As compared to Indian Forest Survey Report of 2021, there is an increase of 1445 sq km in the forest and tree cover of the country which includes 156 sq km increase in the forest cover and 1289 sq km increase in tree cover.
Statement 2 is not correct: The forest density of Mizoram is not more Lakshadweep instead it is less than it. In terms of percentage of forest cover with respect to total geographical area, Lakshadweep (91.33 percent) has the highest forest cover followed by Mizoram (85.34 percent) and Andaman & Nicobar Island (81.62 percent).
Statement 3 is not correct: The extent of bamboo bearing area for the country has been estimated as 1,54,670sq km. As compared to the last assessment done in 2021 there is an increase of 5,227 sq km in bamboo area.
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