Question

According to India State of Forest Report – 2015, which State has highest forest cover in the country?
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Nagaland

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Madhya Pradesh

The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.

• According to the India State of Forest Report-2015, Madhya Pradesh has the highest forest cover in the country. 
• Madhya Pradesh is followed by Arunanchal Pradesh.
• The total forest cover in Madhya Pradesh is 77482.49 sq km.

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• According to the State of Forest Report 2015:
  • Total forest cover in India: 7,01,673 sq km (increase of 3775 sq. km)
  • Total forest cover as a percentage of the geographical area: 21.34 percent.
  • Total tree cover in India: 92,572 sq km (an increase of 1306 sq km).
  • Total tree cover as a percentage of the geographical area: 2.82 percent.
  • State having highest forest cover as % of its area: Mizoram (88.93 percent).
  • Increase in carbon sink:103 million tonnes CO2 equivalent.