Based on the percentage of geographical area under forest cover, Mizoram consistently ranks as the state with the highest forest cover percentage in India according to the India State of Forest Reports (ISFR). This high percentage is a key indicator of its status as the 'Greenest State' in terms of forest area density.
Which is the Greenest State of India ?
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Major Environmental Laws, Policies, and Institutions in India)
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