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Q. Consider the following statements regarding "Recorded Forest Area" and "Forest Cover" in India:
  1. While Recorded Forest Area denotes a legal status, Forest Cover does not carry legal status.
  2. While Recorded Forest Area covers all lands more than one hectare with a tree canopy density of more than 10%, Forest Cover barely takes into account the presence of trees on a particular land.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1 is correct
Notes: Statement 1 is correct: Recorded Forest Area refers to legal status of land under government records. Statement 2 is incorrect: Forest Cover includes all land over one hectare with canopy density above 10%, regardless of legal status or ownership, not just a minimal tree presence. Thus, only Statement 1 correctly represents the distinction between the terms.
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