Based on the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, mention the increase in forest and tree cover in Uttar Pradesh. What positive effects can the increase in forest and tree cover have?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh's total geographical area is 2,40,928 square kilometers, which accounts for 7.3% of the country's total area. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, due to the efforts of the state government, there has been an increase of 559 square kilometers in forest and tree cover in Uttar Pradesh, making it the second-highest in the country, following Chhattisgarh (684 square kilometers).
Forest and Tree Cover Increase (ISFR 2023)
- Total Forest Cover: 15,045.80 square kilometers (6.24%)
- Tree Cover: 8,950.92 square kilometers (3.72%)
- Total Forest and Tree Cover: 23,996.72 square kilometers (9.96%)
- Very Dense Forests: 2,688.73 square kilometers
- Moderately ....
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- 8 Provide an overview of the primary education system in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the related issues. What efforts have been made by the Uttar Pradesh government to improve primary education?
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