India Ranks Third in Global Forest Area Gains

Current Context: A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has placed India in the third position globally in terms of forest area gains.

• Key Highlights
• Impressive growth: India added an average of 266,000 hectares of forest area annually from 2010 to 2020.
• Global leadership: Only China and Australia surpassed India in terms of forest area expansion during this period.
• Government initiatives: The Indian government's focus on afforestation, reforestation, and sustainable forest management has contributed significantly to this achievement.

Question:

1 What position does India hold globally in terms of forest area gains according to the recent FAO report?

• A) First
• B) Second
• C) Third
• D) Fourth

Answer: C) A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has placed India in the third position globally in terms of forest area gains.