Question

Consider the following statements.
A. By the end of twentieth century, the forest cover in India was reduced to 19.4 percent.
B. National Forest Policy was implemented in the year 1988.
C. The average annual production of dry grass or hay in India is about 250 million tons.
D. About 10% of the world's population lives in arid or semi arid regions.
Of these statements which of the following is true?

• A. A and B are true
• B. A, C and D are not true
• C. A, B and C are true
• D. C is not true
• E. C and D are true

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

A, B and C are true

In India about 20 percent of land is under forest cover. The amount was 30 percent at the beginning of 20th century. The present forest cover of roughly 20 percent is quite small as compared to optimum of 33 percent according to 'National Forest Policy' (1988). It recommends 67 percent forest cover in hills. In India hay availability is roughly 250 million tonnes.