Which one of the following states has maximum forest area according to India State of Forest Report, 2021 ?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Chhattisgarh.

According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021, Chhattisgarh has a significant forest cover, ranking among the top states in India. The report indicates that area-wise, Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover, followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Maharashtra.

Additional Information:

• Andhra Pradesh: The state showed an increase in forest cover by 647 sq km, one of the highest increases among Indian states.

• Jharkhand: The state exhibited an increase in forest cover by 110 sq km.

• Telangana: The state showed an increase in forest cover by 632 sq km, ranking just below Andhra Pradesh in terms of increase.