A particular State in India has the following characteristics: 1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan. 2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover. 3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State. Which one among the following States has اله the above characteristics?

1. Characteristic 1: The latitude passing through northern Rajasthan is roughly between 28°N and 30°N. Arunachal Pradesh lies approximately between 27°N and 29.5°N, fitting this description. Assam is generally south of this band. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand overlap but extend further north. 2. Characteristic 2: Arunachal Pradesh has consistently reported the highest percentage of forest cover among Indian states, typically exceeding 80% (around 80% based on India State of Forest Report 2011, relevant for the 2012 exam). Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand have significant forest cover but considerably less than 80%. 3. Characteristic 3: Arunachal Pradesh has a large area designated under the Protected Area Network (PAN), including national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Calculating this as a percentage of its vast forest cover, it constituted over 12% around the time of the exam. 4. Considering all three characteristics, particularly the extremely high forest cover percentage, Arunachal Pradesh is the only state among the options that fits all the descriptions.