Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

The minimum forest cover to maintain ecological balance in the plains is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 33%

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “33%”.
According to the National Forest Policy of India, at least 33% of the total geographical area should be under forest cover to maintain ecological stability.

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