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Q94 (NDA-II/2017) Geography › Indian Physical Geography › Indian forest types Answer Verified

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

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According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2019, 2021, and 2023, Madhya Pradesh consistently holds the largest forest cover by area in India [1]. As per the latest data, Madhya Pradesh has approximately 77,073 sq km of forest cover [2]. It is followed by Arunachal Pradesh (65,882 sq km) and Chhattisgarh (55,812 sq km) [2]. While states like Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh lead in terms of forest cover as a percentage of their total geographical area, Madhya Pradesh remains the leader in absolute area [2]. Other states mentioned in the options, such as Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, have significant forest cover but rank lower than Madhya Pradesh in total area [2]. Specifically, Chhattisgarh ranks third and Andhra Pradesh has seen a maximum increase in forest cover in recent years but does not lead in total area [2].

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] https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2086742
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