Which States in India has the largest area under forest cover

Which one of the following States in India has the largest area under forest cover?

  1. Maharashtra
  2. Chhattisgarh
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Andhra Pradesh

Answer

Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in terms of area in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh. 

In terms of percentage of forest cover with respect to total geographical area, Mizoram has the highest forest cover followed by Lakshadweep.

The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change releases the biennial report on India State of Forest Report (ISFR).

The correct option is C.