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Q34 (CDS-I/2022) Geography › Indian Physical Geography › Natural vegetation zones Answer Verified

Which one of the following States/Union Territories has the highest percentage of forest area to the total geographical area ?

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According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023 and previous assessments, Lakshadweep has the highest percentage of forest cover relative to its total geographical area among all States and Union Territories in India, standing at approximately 91.33% [1]. While Mizoram is often cited as the state with the highest forest cover percentage (approximately 84.53% to 85.41%), it ranks second when Union Territories are included in the comparison [2]. Other states mentioned, such as Arunachal Pradesh (79.33% to 79.63%) and Nagaland (73.90%), also maintain high forest cover but fall below the levels of Lakshadweep and Mizoram [2]. The ISFR 2023 confirms that Lakshadweep leads the nation, followed by Mizoram and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands [1].

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