Question

The percentage of forest cover in India, for plain and hills as decided by 'Forest Policy Act' (1988) is respectively

• A. 60%, 40%
• B. 33%, 67%
• C. 20%, 33%
• D. 70%, 30%

Answer 1

The correct option is B 33%, 67%

India launched its 'National Forest Policy' in 1988. This led to a programme named 'Joint Forest Management', which proposed that specific villages in association with the forest department will manage specific forest blocks. In particular, the protection of the forests would be the responsibility of the people. The percentage of forest cover in India, for plain and hills as decided by 'Forest Policy Act' (1988) is 33% and 67% respectively.