Consider the following programmes 1 Afforestation and development of Wastelands 2 Reforestation and ...........

Indian Geography (Easy) India - Soil and Vegetation

Consider the following programmes :

1. Afforestation and development of Wastelands.

2. Reforestation and replantation in existing forests.

3. Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel.

4. Promotion of wide use of insecticides and pesticides to restrict the loss of forest area from degradation caused by pests and insects.

The national forest policy of 1988 includes :

1, 2, 3 and 4

2 and 4

1, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

1, 2 and 3

The objectives of the National Forest Policy 1988:-
Maintenance and restoration of the ecological balance which has been adversely disturbed by a serious depletion of the forests.
Conservation of the natural heritage and protection of remaining flora and fauna, representing the genetic diversity in the country.
Checking soil erosion and denudation in the catchment areas of rivers, lakes, reservoirs in the interest of soil and water conservation.
Checking the extension of sand-dunes in the desert areas of Rajasthan and along the coastal tracts.
Increasing substantially the forest/tree cover in the country through massive afforestation and social forestry programmes, especially on all denuded, degraded and unproductive lands.
Meeting the requirements of fuel-wood, fodder, minor forest produce, and small timber of rural and tribal populations.