As per the 'India State of Forest Report-2021' which of the following States has registered maximum increase in the forest cover during the last two years?

1. A

   Kerala

   Kerala claims a significant rise in forest cover, but its overall addition is lower than the top state in the 2021 assessment.

2. B

   Assam

   Assam claims moderate gains in green cover, yet it falls short of the highest recorded increase across the country during this period.

3. C

   Arunachal Pradesh

   Arunachal Pradesh claims the maximum geographical forest loss in the biennial report rather than the maximum increase.

4. D

   Andhra Pradesh

   Andhra Pradesh claims the maximum increase in forest cover with an addition of 647 square kilometers during the last two years as per the India State of Forest Report-2021, making it the correct option among all choices provided.

Summary. Official key is (d). Andhra Pradesh claims the maximum increase in forest cover with an addition of 647 square kilometers during the last two years as per the India State of Forest Report-2021, making it the correct option among all choices provided.