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Under the Bonn Challenge, how much degraded and deforested land has India committed to restore by 2030?

  1. A.13 million hectares
  2. B.20 million hectares
  3. C.26 million hectares
  4. D.30 million hectares

Correct answer

C. 26 million hectares

Explanation

The correct answer is 26 million hectares. India reaffirmed this commitment at the forestry session in Rome and reported that 21.76 million hectares have already been brought under restoration, which shows how much of the pledge has been covered. The Bonn Challenge is a global effort on restoring degraded and deforested land, and countries bring their own national targets to it. Options A, B and D give figures that were not the commitment stated. Along with this, India described the Aravalli Green Wall, under which about 6.45 million hectares of degraded land have been identified for restoration, and the MISHTI initiative for mangrove restoration along the coast. The pairing of the commitment with the achieved figure is the detail most likely to be tested.

Read the full article: India Showcases Forest Restoration Work at COFO 28 in Rome

Practice Questions

Q1.EnvironmentMedium

India's forest and tree cover, as stated at COFO 28 in Rome, is:

  1. A.72.74 million hectares, 21.17% of geographical area
  2. B.82.74 million hectares, 25.17% of geographical area
  3. C.92.74 million hectares, 28.17% of geographical area
  4. D.80.24 million hectares, 24.50% of geographical area
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Correct answer: B. 82.74 million hectares, 25.17% of geographical area

India gave this pair of figures in its statement at the 28th session of the FAO Committee on Forestry in Rome, while describing the steady growth of its forest resources.