The minimum land area recommended for forest cover to maintain proper ecological balance in India is :
✓ Correct answer: b) 33%
ExplanationIndia’s National Forest Policy (1988) recommends that at least 33% of the total geographical area of the country should be under forest cover to maintain proper ecological balance.Forests play a crucial role in maintaining the environment by preventing soil erosion, conserving water, supporting biodiversity, and reg- ulating the climate.Currently, India’s forest cover is around 24% of its total geo- graphical area, according to the Forest Survey of India (FSI) report.While the target of 33% forest cover is still not fully achieved, ongoing afforestation and conservation programs aim to increase the forest cover to meet this goal.316
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