DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY
FOREST CONSERVATION
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Question
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India has a challenge to reach 33% forest cover due to ____ (select the probable options given)
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Growing population
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Need for agricultural expansion and food security
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Providing education for all
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reaping benefits from Globalization and International Trade.
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Expanding transport and communication lines.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -India’s total forest and tree cover was 80.9 million hectares, which accounted for 24.62% of the geographical area of the country. The report said 17 States and Union Territories had more than 33% of their area under forest cover.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Government of India enacted a National Forest Policy (1988) in order to prevent deforestation. The policy has recommended 33% forest cover for the plains and 67% for the hills.
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