Q. Consider the following statements with respect to forest area in the country:
1. In India more than 35 percent of the geographical land cover with forest area
2. According to National Forest Policy 1952, 33% of the geographical area should be forest area
Which of the following codes given below is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Forest area in the country is far lower than the desired 33 per cent of geographical area, as it was outlined in the National Forest Policy (1952). It was considered essential for maintenance of the ecological balance.
Source: NCERT
