Question 44
MediumOriginal questionAccording to the India State of Forest Report, which state has the largest forest cover by area?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover by area, followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra.
As a share of its own area, a small north-eastern state such as Mizoram ranks highest instead.
Worth noting
Read whether the question asks for area or percentage; the two rankings have different leaders.
- Concept
- Forest cover by state
- Typical timeTypical
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