A particular State in India has the following characteristics : 1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan. 2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover. 3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State. Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?

Question

GSMediumPrelims 2012Indian Geography

A particular State in India has the following characteristics :

It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan.
It has over 80% of its area under forest cover.
Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State.

Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?

Explanation

Arunachal Pradesh

Latitude Arunachal Pradesh is located in the northeastern part of India, roughly on the same latitude as northern Rajasthan. Forest Cover Arunachal Pradesh boasts over 80% forest cover, one of the highest in the country. Protected Area Network A significant portion of Arunachal Pradesh's forest area falls under protected areas like national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Estimates suggest over 12% of the state's forest cover is part of this network.