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Which Indian state has the maximum area under forest cover (by total area)?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mizoram
  2. Arunachal Pradesh
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Chhattisgarh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Madhya Pradesh

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (C) Madhya Pradesh šŸ“š Explanation: According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country by total area, followed by Arunachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. However, if we consider forest cover as a percentage of the total geographical area of the state, Mizoram leads the ranking. Forests play a vital role in maintaining India's biodiversity and climate stability.