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Why has the National Forest Commission of India recommended a relatively larger forest cover for hills than for plains ? 

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The National Forest Commission of India recommended
A relatively larger forest cover (i) for hills`(67%)` (ii) for plains `(33%)`
It reduce the chances of landslides.
It helps in recharging of ground water and other calamities.
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