Forest Requirement Per Capita

Question

The requirement of per capita forest land to meet basic needs is:

Select an answer

The requirement of per capita forest land to meet basic needs is:

  1. 0.06 hectare
  2. 0.20 hectare
  3. 0.47 hectare — Correct Answer
  4. 1.00 hectare
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

The requirement of per capita forest land to meet basic needs is 0.47 hectare.

Key Points:
  • Actual per capita forest land is only 0.06 hectare.
  • The gap causes excess felling of 15 million cubic metre forests.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A (0.06): This is the actual, not required amount.
  • B, D: Incorrect figures.

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This multiple choice question is from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.

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