The correct answer is: B. Palamu
Palamu district has the highest livestock population in Jharkhand. As per the 2011 census, the livestock population in Palamu district was 3,145,687, which is about 12% of the total livestock population in Jharkhand. The main livestock in Palamu district are cattle, buffaloes, goats, sheep, pigs, and poultry.
Ranchi district has the second highest livestock population in Jharkhand, with a population of 2,683,142. Lohardaga district has the third highest livestock population, with a population of 2,273,456. East Singhbhum district has the fourth highest livestock population, with a population of 2,112,761.
The following are the reasons why Palamu district has the highest livestock population in Jharkhand:
- Palamu district has a large area of grazing land.
- Palamu district has a favorable climate for livestock rearing.
- Palamu district has a large number of farmers who are engaged in livestock rearing.
- Palamu district has a large number of dairy cooperatives.
- Palamu district has a large number of meat processing units.
The following are the challenges faced by livestock farmers in Palamu district:
- Lack of access to quality feed and fodder.
- Lack of access to veterinary services.
- Lack of access to credit facilities.
- Lack of access to markets.
- Outbreak of diseases.