Which one of the following States has the largest forest area to its total land area ?

Based on the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), Mizoram has the largest forest area relative to its total land area among the given options. According to ISFR 2019 and subsequent data, Mizoram's forest cover stands at approximately 85.41% of its total geographical area [4]. Arunachal Pradesh follows with a forest cover of approximately 79.63% [2]. While Madhya Pradesh holds the largest forest cover by absolute area (77,073 sq km), the question specifically asks for the largest forest area relative to total land area (percentage terms) [1][t1]. Other states like Meghalaya (76.33%) and Manipur also feature high percentages, but Mizoram consistently ranks highest among Indian states in this category [t3][t4]. Sikkim and Jammu and Kashmir have significantly lower percentages compared to the northeastern states [c3][t6].

Sources

1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Table 5.2 > p. 10
2. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > Table 5.2 > p. 9
3. [4] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2086742