The correct answer is: A. West Singhbhum
According to the India State of Forest Report 2017, West Singhbhum district has the highest forest cover area in Jharkhand, with 68.4% of its total area under forest cover. This is followed by Chatra district with 66.4%, Hazaribagh district with 64.5%, and Ranchi district with 59.6%.
West Singhbhum district is located in the southern part of Jharkhand and is bordered by the states of Odisha and Chhattisgarh to the south, the state of Bihar to the north, and the districts of Seraikela Kharsawan and East Singhbhum to the east and west, respectively. The district has a total area of 3,640 square kilometers and a population of over 2.5 million people.
The main forest types in West Singhbhum district are tropical moist deciduous forests, tropical dry deciduous forests, and tropical thorn forests. The district is home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and deer.
The forest cover in West Singhbhum district is under threat from a number of factors, including deforestation, mining, and development activities. However, the district administration has taken a number of measures to protect the forests, including the establishment of a number of protected areas, such as the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary and the Saranda Forest Reserve.
The following are the brief explanations of each option:
- A. West Singhbhum has the highest forest cover area in Jharkhand, with 68.4% of its total area under forest cover.
- B. Chatra district has 66.4% of its total area under forest cover.
- C. Hazaribagh district has 64.5% of its total area under forest cover.
- D. Ranchi district has 59.6% of its total area under forest cover.