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When was the first National Forest Policy issued by the Government of India ?
Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)
India is one of the very few countries of the world where forest policy is in operation since 1894; in 1952 and 1988 revisions were made in this forest policy.
The National Forest Polity of 1952 recommended that the country should aim at coverage of one-third of the total land area under forests (60% in mountainous area and 25% in the plains).
It has suggested the extension of tree lands on river/canal banks and in such areas which are not suitable for cultivation.
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Answer: (d)
India is one of the very few countries of the world where forest policy is in operation since 1894; in 1952 and 1988 revisions were made in this forest policy.
The National Forest Polity of 1952 recommended that the country should aim at coverage of one-third of the total land area under forests (60% in mountainous area and 25% in the plains).
It has suggested the extension of tree lands on river/canal banks and in such areas which are not suitable for cultivation.
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