The correct answer is: C. 30%
The National Forest Policy for Plains states that the minimum area of forest cover in the plains should be 30%. This is because forests play an important role in the environment, providing a number of benefits, including:
- Watershed protection: Forests help to regulate water flow and prevent flooding.
- Soil erosion control: Forests help to hold soil in place and prevent erosion.
- Air quality improvement: Forests help to clean the air and reduce pollution.
- Climate change mitigation: Forests help to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and help to mitigate climate change.
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