Question

In terms of area, which one of the following states has the largest coverage of forests?
A- Odisha
B- Arunachal Pradesh
C- Chhattisgarh
D- Madhya Pradesh

Answer 1

Hint:
As per the latest estimates of the Forest Survey of India, published in the State of Forest Report (IFSR) 2017, the total forest cover of this state covers 25.11% of its total land area.

Complete answer:
According to the latest Forest Survey of India estimates published in the 2017 State of Forest Report (IFSR), the total forest cover of M.P. It is 77,414 square kilometres, which is 25.11% of the total area of land.

One-third of the state is forested and provides a thrilling nature panorama. One has the unique opportunity to see the tiger, bison and a large range of deer and antelope in sylvan surroundings in the national parks of Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Shivpuri and many others. There are ten national parks and twenty-five sanctuaries for wildlife.

The central, eastern and southern parts of the state are rich, while the forest is low in the northern and western parts. In the forest types of the state, variability in climatic and edaphic conditions brings about a major difference. There are four main forest types: the wet tropical, dry tropical, tropical thorn and broad-leaved subtropical hill forests.

Therefore, the correct answer is B

Note:
The forest cover of the state Odisha is 51,345 square kilometres, which is 32.98% of its total geographical area.

The forest cover of the state Chhattisgarh is 59,772 square kilometres, which is 44.21% of the geographical area.

The forest cover of the state Arunachal Pradesh is 51,407 square kilometre which is 61.39% of its geographical area.