Question

How many forest territorial circles has Madhya Pradesh been divided into?
1. 15 
2. 16 
3. 14
4. 13

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 16 

The correct answer is 16.

• Madhya Pradesh has been divided into 16 forest territorial circles.
• Madhya Pradesh has 9 National Parks and 25 sanctuaries.
• The forest circles comprise 63 forest divisions. 
• Each agro-climatic zone has a  research extension unit.

• As per the latest estimates of the Forest Survey of India, published in the State of Forest Report (IFSR) 2017, the total forest cover of M.P. is 77,414 km2., which is 25.11% of the total land area. 
• The maximum area of Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests is found in Madhya Pradesh.
• Mizoram has the highest area under forest cover in terms of percentage.
• Madhya Pradesh has the highest area under forest cover in terms of area.