Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The area notified and recorded as the forest land irrespective of the existence of trees is actual forest cover.
2. The area occupied by forests with canopy is the forest area.
3. Actual forest cover is based on the records of the State Revenue Department.

Which of the above statements is/are are Incorrect?
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: The forest area and the actual forest cover are not the same. The forest area is the area notified and recorded as the forest land irrespective of the existence of trees, while the actual forest cover is the area occupied by forests with canopy. The former is based on the records of the State Revenue Department, while the latter is based on aerial photographs and satellite imageries.