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What should be the proportion of forest cover for India to maintain her ecological balance?
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- 11.1 percent
- 22.2 percent
- 33.3 percent
- 44.4 percent
Correct Option: C
The minimum area of forests to maintain a good ecological balance has been regarded to be 33%. India lags on this front. The Green India campaign has been announced by the Prime Minister for the afforestation of 6 million hectares. The current area under forests is 23%.