What is the rank of Chhattisgarh State in India with respect to forest area?

Fifth
Fourth
Third
Second

The correct answer is C. Third.

Chhattisgarh has the third largest forest area in India, after Madhya Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh. The state has a total forest cover of 53,086 square kilometers, which is about 41% of its total area. The major forest types in Chhattisgarh are tropical moist deciduous forests, tropical dry deciduous forests, and tropical evergreen forests. The state’s forests are home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, elephants, and deer.

Option A is incorrect because Chhattisgarh is not the fifth largest state in India by forest area. The fifth largest state in India by forest area is Maharashtra.

Option B is incorrect because Chhattisgarh is not the fourth largest state in India by forest area. The fourth largest state in India by forest area is Odisha.

Option D is incorrect because Chhattisgarh is not the second largest state in India by forest area. The second largest state in India by forest area is Madhya Pradesh.