Question

The national forest policy, 1988 recommends ----- % forest cover for plains and ------ % forest cover for hills.

• A. 33, 67
• B. 67, 33
• C. 20, 44
• D. 30, 15

Hint:

One-third of the area in plains and two-thirds in hills.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
The National Forest Policy of 1988 sets the target forest cover for the country.

Step 2: Plains
For plains it recommends \(33\%\) forest cover, which is about one-third of the area.

Step 3: Hills
For hilly regions, which are prone to erosion and landslides, it recommends \(67\%\) forest cover.

Final Answer:
The policy recommends 33% for plains and 67% for hills. \[ \boxed{\text{(A) }33,\ 67} \]