Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

Which were the main objectives of National Forest Policy? Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. To ensure ecological balance
2. To promote social forestry
3. To bring one-third of the total area of the country under the forest cover
4. To encourage mass community participation in forest management

Code:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 2 and 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2 and 3”.
The correct answer is: (4) 2 and 3

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Code:
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