Jharkhand PSC Prelim Exam 2008 Solved Paper

(2) Forests in Jharkhand offers a rich biodiversity. In Jharkhand, forests form an integral part of the socio-economic set-up and largely contribute towards the economy of the state.
Forests in Jharkhand spreads over an area of 23605 square kilometers, which constitutes about $29.61\%$ of the total area of Jharkhand. Moreover, out of the 23605 square kilometers of forests, $82\%$ of area falls under the protected forests, whereas 17.5% of the land falls under reserve forests.