Q. What is Madhya Pradesh's national rank by forest cover?
Answer: First
Notes: Madhya Pradesh holds the #1 national rank for largest forest cover by area in India, consistently leading in reports like the ISFR 2023, with over 77,000 sq km of forest, followed by Arunachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. MP has the most forest land compared to any other Indian state.

• Recent Data (ISFR 2023): Madhya Pradesh had 77,073 sq km of forest cover.
• Second & Third: Arunachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh follow Madhya Pradesh in total forest area.
• Percentage vs. Area: While MP leads in area, states like Mizoram often rank highest in forest cover as a percentage of their total geographical area.