The percent of the total geographical area of Bihar covered by forests is-

Explanation

During the period of the question, option (a) was the correct answer. According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2023, forest cover in Bihar is 8% (7,532.45 sq km) and tree cover is 2.52% (2,370.21 sq km) of the total geographical area (94,163 sq km). Thus, as per the updated status, the total forest cover and tree cover together account for 10.52% (9,902.66 sq km) of the state’s area.