Ranchi
Palamu
Lohardaga
East Singhbhum
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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.