Explanation:

- Option 1: 1988

- The National Forest Policy was indeed launched in 1988.

- It aimed to protect and conserve forests and expand forest cover.

- Focus areas included afforestation and sustainable forest management.

- Option 2: 1990

- No significant policy or launch in forestry is nationally recognized in this year.

- Option 3: 1994

- No national forest policy specifically launched during this year.

- Option 4: 1996

- This year did not see the launch of a notable national forest policy.

Your answer: Option 1 - 1988