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Consider the following States

2019

Consider the following States:
1. Chhattisgarh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Odisha
With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the following is the correct ascending order?

(a)

2-3-1-4

(b)

2-3-4-1

(c)

3-2-4-1

(d)

3-2-1-4

Explanation

Following are the percentage of forest area of the four states, according to Indian state of forest report, 2017: State Percentage of forest area Chhattisgarh 41.09% Madhya Pradesh 25.11 % Maharashtra 16.47% Odisha 32.98%