The correct answer is C. Third.
Chhattisgarh has the third largest forest area in India, after Madhya Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh. The state has a total forest cover of 53,086 square kilometers, which is about 41% of its total area. The major forest types in Chhattisgarh are tropical moist deciduous forests, tropical dry deciduous forests, and tropical evergreen forests. The state’s forests are home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, elephants, and deer.
Option A is incorrect because Chhattisgarh is not the fifth largest state in India by forest area. The fifth largest state in India by forest area is Maharashtra.
Option B is incorrect because Chhattisgarh is not the fourth largest state in India by forest area. The fourth largest state in India by forest area is Odisha.
Option D is incorrect because Chhattisgarh is not the second largest state in India by forest area. The second largest state in India by forest area is Madhya Pradesh.