23,553 sq km
23,605 sq km
19,185 sq km
24,036 sq km
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The correct answer is: A. 23,553 sq km
According to India State of Forest Report, 2017, the total forest cover of Jharkhand is 23,553 sq km, which is 23.9% of the state’s geographical area. This is an increase of 0.1% from the previous report in 2015. The major forest types in Jharkhand are moist deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests, and tropical thorn forests. The state is home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, elephants, and rhinoceroses.
Option B is incorrect because it is the total forest cover of India, not Jharkhand. Option C is incorrect because it is the total forest cover of Madhya Pradesh, not Jharkhand. Option D is incorrect because it is the total forest cover of Chhattisgarh, not Jharkhand.