In terms of forest density canopy classes, how much area of Jharkhand is under very dense forest region?

According to the Forest Survey of India’s State of Forest Report 2019, Jharkhand has a total forest cover of 26,268 sq km, which is 24.4% of its geographical area. Of this, 9,663 sq km (36.8%) is under very dense forest cover.

The other options are incorrect because they do not represent the actual area of Jharkhand under very dense forest cover.

Option B: 2,598 sq km is the area of Jharkhand under moderately dense forest cover.

Option C: 11,227 sq km is the area of Jharkhand under open forest cover.

Option D: None of the above is the correct answer.