(A) Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has the largest area under permanent forests, constituting 75% of its total forest area.
Source: Types and Distribution of Forest and Wildlife Resources, Chapter 2
The passage explicitly states "Madhya Pradesh has the largest area under permanent forests, constituting 75 per cent of its total forest area." For a 1-mark MCQ, simply identifying the correct option with a brief supporting statement is sufficient. No elaboration needed.