Which of the following states in India has the highest percentage of forest cover in relation to its total geographical area?

The correct answer is Mizoram . Key Points According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021 , Mizoram has the highest forest cover as a percentage of its total geographical area among all Indian states, standing at approximately 84.53% . The assessment of forest cover in India is conducted biennially by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) , an organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change . While Madhya Pradesh holds the record for the largest forest cover by absolute area (77,493 sq km), the percentage-wise ranking is dominated by the North-Eastern states. The top five states/UTs with the highest percentage of forest cover are Lakshadweep (90.33%), Mizoram (84.53%), Andaman & Nicobar Islands (81.75%), Arunachal Pradesh (79.33%), and Meghalaya (76.00%). Additional Information Madhya Pradesh It possesses the largest area-wise forest cover in the country, followed by Arunachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh . The state is home to several major National Parks and Tiger Reserves , including Kanha , Bandhavgarh , and Pench . Gujarat This state is characterized by a significant area of Mangrove cover , particularly in the Kachchh region. It is the only natural habitat for the Asiatic Lion found in the Gir National Park . Assam Assam has a forest cover of approximately 36.09% of its geographical area. It is globally renowned for its biodiversity hotspots and the Kaziranga National Park , which hosts the One-horned Rhinoceros .