Which one of the following Indian states has the highest proportion of

Which one of the following Indian states has the highest proportion of area under forest cover ?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Sikkim
C) Meghalaya
D) Mizoram

Madhya Pradesh

Sikkim

Meghalaya

Mizoram

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2015

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Among the given options, Mizoram has the highest proportion (percentage) of its geographical area under forest cover. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021, Mizoram has 84.93% of its geographical area under forest cover, which is the highest percentage among all Indian states. While Madhya Pradesh has the largest total area under forest cover, its percentage is much lower (25.14% as per ISFR 2021). Sikkim and Meghalaya also have high percentages but typically lower than Mizoram.

Distinguishing between total forest area and the proportion of forest cover when comparing states, and knowing which state holds the highest percentage.

The states in the North-Eastern region of India are generally characterized by high forest cover percentages due to their topography and climate. Understanding the data from the India State of Forest Report is crucial for answering such questions.

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