National Forest Policy

Q. The ideal percentage of forest cover as stipulated by National Forest Policy of India is

1. 27%
2. 48%
3. 33%
4. 32%

Q. What is the total percentage of the forest cover in Telangana?

1. 24%
2. 33%
3. 20%
4. 25%

Q. Why was the minimum tree cover set to 33% by the National Forest Policy?

1. To maintain Human Development
2. To maintain environmental stability
3. To maintain ecological balance
4. None of the above

Q. What is the minimum percentage of total geographical area must be under tree cover according to the 1988 National Forest Policy?

1. 25%
2. 33%
3. 30%
4. 40%

Q. What are the reasons for reduced forest cover in Telangana?

1. All of the above
2. Rapid deforestation
3. Rapid development
4. Illegal felling

Q. Why is afforestation needed?

1. To maintain human stability
2. To maintain ecological balance
3. To increase agricultural development
4. To maintain environmental stability

Q. In which year was the National Forest Policy implimented in India ?

1. 1972
2. 1990
3. 1988
4. 1978

Q. When was the National Forest Policy of India introduced?

1. 1978
2. 1908
3. 1988
4. 1980

Q. What are the affects of rapid deforestation observed in Telangana?

1. Increase in soil errosion
2. Loss of habitat for wild animals
3. Increase in groundwater levels
4. Low rainfall in areas