GK
INDIAN ECONOMY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The minimum forest cover to maintain ecological balance in the plains is:
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25 %
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33 %
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40 %
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50 %
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In accordance with this goal, the NPP has a target of keeping 33% of land area under forest in India because that percentage is regarded as the minimum required for maintaining the ecological balance in a country.
Detailed explanation-2: -The National Forest Policy 1988 envisages to have a minimum of one-third of the total land area of the country under forest or tree cover.
Detailed explanation-3: -The National Forest Policy has proposed that to strengthen the ecological balance there should be 33 % area under the forest. Hence, option ‘c’ is correct.
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