As per Census 2012, which district has the lowest livestock population in Jharkhand?

Dumka
Lohardaga
Gumla
Palamu

The correct answer is: D. Palamu

As per Census 2012, the livestock population in Jharkhand is as follows:

  • Ranchi: 1,837,553
  • Dhanbad: 1,608,343
  • Jamshedpur: 1,398,818
  • Bokaro: 1,313,768
  • Giridih: 1,242,351
  • Hazaribagh: 1,188,031
  • Koderma: 1,139,645
  • Chatra: 1,097,224
  • Garhwa: 1,051,884
  • Latehar: 993,520
  • Simdega: 942,142
  • Gumla: 907,735
  • Lohardaga: 879,306
  • Dumka: 857,864
  • Palamu: 833,409

Therefore, Palamu has the lowest livestock population in Jharkhand.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • Option A: Dumka has a livestock population of 857,864. This is higher than the livestock population of Palamu, which is 833,409. Therefore, Dumka is not the district with the lowest livestock population in Jharkhand.
  • Option B: Lohardaga has a livestock population of 879,306. This is higher than the livestock population of Palamu, which is 833,409. Therefore, Lohardaga is not the district with the lowest livestock population in Jharkhand.
  • Option C: Gumla has a livestock population of 907,735. This is higher than the livestock population of Palamu, which is 833,409. Therefore, Gumla is not the district with the lowest livestock population in Jharkhand.
  • Option D: Palamu has a livestock population of 833,409. This is the lowest livestock population among all the districts in Jharkhand. Therefore, Palamu is the district with the lowest livestock population in Jharkhand.