GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The minimum fore at cover necessary to maintain ecological balance is
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50% of the total land area
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40% of the total land area
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33% of the total land area
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25% of the total land area
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: –Forests have a significant ecological utility in stabilizing and storing carbon from the atmosphere. 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.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to National Forest Policy of India, the ideal percentage of total geographical area under forest should be atleast 33% to maintain ecological stability.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
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