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Uttarakhand witnessed unprecedented forest fires in April 2021. Which of the following districts has/have come under the grip of raging forest fires?

Uttarakhand witnessed unprecedented forest fires in April 2021. Which of the following districts has/have come under the grip of raging forest fires? Correct Answer All 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is Nainital, Almora, and Tehri.

  • Uttarakhand witnessed unprecedented forest fires in April 2021.
  • Most hill districts like Nainital, Almora, Tehri, and Pauri have come under the grip of raging forest fires.
  • Compared to 172 hectares in 2020, over 1290 hectares of forest land got affected by forest fires in 2021.
  • Forest fire activity is generally reported from February to June, with a peak in fire incidents in May and June.
  • Uttarakhand:
    • Chief Minister - Tirath Singh Rawat.
    • State Animal - Alpine musk deer.
    • State Bird - Himalayan monal.
    • Registered GI - Uttarakhand Tejpatta.

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