Which one of the following states of India has the highest area under forest?

The correct answer is Option 3. Key Points Arunachal Pradesh → Has the largest area under forest cover among the options, about 66,000 sq. km (≈ 79% of its geographical area). Dense forests cover most of the state, thanks to heavy rainfall and hilly terrain. Odisha → Large forest area (~50,000 sq. km), but less than Arunachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh → Mountainous, but forest cover is smaller compared to Arunachal Pradesh. Assam → Significant forest cover, but much less in total area than Arunachal Pradesh. Additional Information State with the largest forest cover (area): Madhya Pradesh (~77,500 sq. km). State with the highest % of geographical area under forest cover: Mizoram (~84%). Among Northeastern states, Arunachal Pradesh leads in absolute forest area.