Area wise, which Indian state has the largest forest cover in the country as on December 2019?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Madhya Pradesh.
As on December 2019, according to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2019, Madhya Pradesh had the largest forest cover by area in the country. It recorded a forest cover of 77,482.49 sq km. This report, published biennially by the Forest Survey of India (FSI), provides detailed information on forest and tree cover, bamboo resources, and other related data across India. While some North-Eastern states have a higher percentage of their geographical area under forest cover, Madhya Pradesh leads in terms of the total physical area covered by forests.