Q. Consider the following statements regarding forest cover in India:

1. The forest and tree cover in India constitutes around 24.62% of its geographical area.
2. Out of the total forest cover, very dense and moderately dense forests together constitute about 12.37%.
3. The National Forestry Action Programme aims to bring one-third of India's area under tree or forest cover.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: According to India State of Forest Report 2023, forest and tree cover make up 24.62% of India's area. Very Dense (3.04%) and Moderately Dense (9.33%) Forests together comprise 12.37%. The National Forestry Action Programme, in line with the National Forest Policy 1988, sets the target to bring one-third (33.33%) of the country under tree or forest cover.