SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION
NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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33%
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25%
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22%
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27%
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -According to the National Forest Policy of 1952, forests must constitute 33% of land area for maintenance of ecological balance. Despite this policy, forest cover in India has been below the required amount.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The correct answer is 33%. According to the forest policy, 33 per cent of the area should come under forest.
Detailed explanation-5: -According to National Forest Policy of India, the ideal percentage of total geographical area under forest should be atleast 33% to maintain ecological stability.