The correct answer is (b) 19.54%.
According to the ‘India, State of Forests Report 2017’ released on 6th February, 2018, the percentage of total geographical area of the country under forests is 19.54%. This is an increase of 0.22% from the previous report, which was released in 2015. The increase is due to a number of factors, including increased afforestation efforts, improved forest management, and reduced deforestation.
The report also found that the quality of forests in India has improved over the past few years. This is due to a number of factors, including increased investment in forest protection, improved forest management practices, and reduced forest fires.
The report concludes that India’s forests are in a good state of health and are playing an important role in the country’s economy and environment. The report also highlights the need for continued investment in forest protection and management in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of India’s forests.
The other options are incorrect because they do not represent the percentage of total geographical area of the country under forests as reported in the ‘India, State of Forests Report 2017’.