What is minimum forest cover to be maintained as per the National forest Policy 1988 ........

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What is minimum forest cover to be maintained as per the National forest Policy, 1988?

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Nabard grade-A,Previous year Memory Based Paper 18 Sept,2021

One-Half

One-Third

one-fourth

Two-Third

Three-Fourth

- The National Forest Policy, 1988, aims to maintain a certain level of forest cover to ensure ecological balance and environmental stability.

- One-Half (Option 1): This refers to maintaining 50% forest cover, which is not the target mentioned in the policy.

- One-Third (Option 2): This means maintaining 33.3% forest cover. This is the policy's target for the total geographical area of the country.

- One-Fourth (Option 3): Refers to 25% forest cover, which is lower than the policy’s target.

- Two-Third (Option 4): Maintaining approximately 66.7% forest cover, especially vital for hilly and mountainous regions.

- Three-Fourth (Option 5): Suggests 75% forest cover, not specified in the policy.

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