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

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.