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As per the National Forest Policy of 1952, how much more forest cover does Karnataka require before being stated as being able to maintain an ecological balance?

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33%
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18.5%
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14.5%
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27.3%
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Solution

The correct option is B 18.5%
Forest area accounts for around 14.5 percent of the total land area in Karnataka. According to the National Forest Policy 1952, forests must constitute 33% of land area for maintenance of ecological balance. Karnataka would require 18.5% more forest cover in order to be deemed ecologically balanced.

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