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As per India State of Forest Report 2021, which one of the following states is not among the top three with reference to maximum area under forest?

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The correct answer is
Maharashtra

Understanding ISFR 2021 Forest Area Rankings

The question asks to identify which state is NOT among the top three in terms of the maximum area under forest, according to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021.

Analyzing Top States by Forest Area

The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) is a biennial publication released by the Forest Survey of India (FSI). It provides information on forest and tree resources in India. Based on the ISFR 2021 data, the states with the largest forest cover area are:

  1. Madhya Pradesh: Consistently ranks first in total forest area.
  2. Arunachal Pradesh: Holds the second position in forest area.
  3. Chhattisgarh: Ranks third in total forest area.

Identifying the State Outside the Top Three

The report lists other states with significant forest cover following these top three. Let's look at the position of the given options:

  • Arunachal Pradesh: 2nd
  • Chhattisgarh: 3rd
  • Madhya Pradesh: 1st
  • Maharashtra: While Maharashtra has a substantial forest cover, it does not rank within the top three states for maximum forest area in ISFR 2021. It typically ranks around the 5th or 6th position depending on the specific metric (e.g., total area vs. percentage).

Conclusion on Forest Area Ranking

Based on the official data from the India State of Forest Report 2021, Maharashtra is the state that is not among the top three states with the maximum area under forest.

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