GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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50% of total land area
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40% of total land area
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33% of total land area
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25% of total land area
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Detailed explanation-1: -The policy set the guideline to have a minimum of 33% of total geographical area as forest cover. This was done to bring an ecological balance and environmental stability.
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: -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-4: -Answer: Around 33% or one-third of the land should be under the forest cover because forests help in the conservation of the natural environment. An inadequate forest cover will have the following implications: Tribals, animals and birds will lose their habitat. Inadequate forest cover would result in soil erosion.