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What is the ideal percentage of land that India should have under forests?
What is the ideal percentage of land that India should have under forests?
- 6,76,000 sq.km
- 20.55%
- 12%
- 33% (correct)
Which function of forests includes watershed protection and erosion control?
Which function of forests includes watershed protection and erosion control?
- Protective and ameliorative functions (correct)
- Recreational and educational functions
- Development functions
- Productive functions
What does the word 'forest' derive from?
What does the word 'forest' derive from?
- Sanskrit word 'vriksha' means 'tree'
- English word 'foresta' means 'wooded area'
- Greek word 'foros' means 'outdoors'
- Latin word 'foris' means 'outside' (correct)
What percentage of India's geographic area is covered by forests?
What percentage of India's geographic area is covered by forests?
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What is the current forest cover percentage in India?
What is the current forest cover percentage in India?
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Study Notes
Forest Cover in India
- The ideal percentage of land that India should have under forests is 33%.
- Forests perform various functions, including watershed protection and erosion control, which is a crucial ecological function.
- The word 'forest' is derived from the Latin word 'forestis', meaning "outside" or "wild".
- As of now, 21.67% of India's geographic area is covered by forests.
- Currently, the forest cover percentage in India stands at 21.67%.
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