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The National Forest Policy of 1952 set a target of forest cover at:

A20 per cent of the total geographical area
B33 per cent of the total geographical area
C50 per cent of the total geographical area
D10 per cent of the total geographical area
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 33 per cent of the total geographical area
The National Forest Policy of 1952 set a 33% target for forest cover to maintain ecological balance and support the livelihood of forest-fringe communities. Actual forest cover in India is well below this.
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