Detailed Explanation:

❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: According to ISFR 2023, the total forest and tree cover is 24.62% of India's geographical area, not 15%.

❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: The top three states with largest recorded forest area (RFA) are Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, not Jharkhand, Andaman & Nicobar, and Manipur.

✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Maximum tree cover is found in Maharashtra, followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh as per ISFR 2023.