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Discussion Forum : Indian Geography - Section 1 (Q.No. 20)
20.
The state having a largest area of forest cover in India is
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Sachin said:
9 years ago
The lowest forest covered state is Diu & Daman. Only 8 square km.
Omprakash kumar said:
8 years ago
Very good explanation, thank you all.
Silambarasan said:
7 years ago
Percentage based first Arunachal Pradesh.
Area-based first is Madhya Pradesh.
Area-based first is Madhya Pradesh.
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Apporve said:
6 years ago
In terms of the area, Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover of around 77,414 square km in the country, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 66,964 square km and Chhattisgarh with 55,547 square km. However, these states have reported a decline in forest cover.
On the basis of the percentage of forest cover with respect to the total geographical area, Lakshadweep (with 90.33 percent) has the highest forest cover, followed by Mizoram (86.27 percent) and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
On the basis of the percentage of forest cover with respect to the total geographical area, Lakshadweep (with 90.33 percent) has the highest forest cover, followed by Mizoram (86.27 percent) and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
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