Question

Ideally, forests should occupy _______ of a country's land area.

• A. $39$ per cent
• B. $33$ per cent
• C. $27$ per cent
• D. $44$ per cent

Answer 1

The correct option is B $33$ per cent

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. The livelihood of millions of people who live on the fringes of these forests depends upon it.