Mod 4: April–May 2025: Bihar Forest Survey (ISFR) & Environmental Milestones

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Forest Survey Questions in BPSC Prelims:

The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) data and wildlife sanctuary locations are perennial favorites in BPSC question papers:

Forest Cover in Bihar: Total forest cover stands at 7.84% of the state's geographical area (7,380.79 sq km), while tree cover outside forests is 2.49%, pushing green canopy over 15% with agro-forestry.
District Extremes: Kaimur holds the highest percentage of forest cover (31.56%), followed by Jamui and Nawada. Sheikhpura has the lowest forest cover (0.17%).
Tiger Reserves: Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) in West Champaran remains the only functional tiger reserve, with the second reserve approved in Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary.
Ramsar Sites: Kabar Taal (Kanwar Lake) in Begusarai is Bihar's designated Ramsar wetland.

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According to the Forest Survey Report, what percentage of Bihar's geographical area is under forest cover?

Bihar has 7,380.79 sq km of forest cover, which is 7.84% of its total area.

Which district in Bihar has the highest percentage of forest cover?

Kaimur district has the highest forest cover at 31.56% of its area.

Which district in Bihar recorded the lowest forest cover in terms of area and percentage?

Sheikhpura has the lowest forest cover in Bihar at just 0.17% (approx 1 sq km).

Which wetland in Bihar is declared as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance?

Kabar Taal in Begusarai district is Bihar's first Ramsar site.

In which district is Bihar's only operational Tiger Reserve (Valmiki Tiger Reserve) located?

Valmiki Tiger Reserve is situated in West Champaran along the foothills of the Himalayas.

In which district is the second proposed Tiger Reserve of Bihar located?

The second tiger reserve of Bihar is approved in Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary.

Where is the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary situated in Bihar?

The sanctuary spans approximately 50-60 km of the Ganga from Sultanganj to Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur.

Which bird sanctuary in Jamui hosted Bihar's first state bird festival 'Kalrav'?

Nagi and Nakti dam sanctuaries in Jamui hosted the Kalrav bird festival.

Where is the Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary situated in Bihar?

Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Gaya district extending into Jharkhand.

Which district in Bihar houses the historic Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary known for warm geothermal springs?

Bhimbandh Sanctuary is situated in the Kharagpur hills of Munger district.

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Bihar Forest Cover %: ______

7.84% (7,381 sq km).

Highest Forest Cover District: ______

Kaimur (31.56%).

Lowest Forest Cover District: ______

Sheikhpura (0.17%).