Land Use Pattern in India

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Which of the following is the largest land use category in India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Forest

  3. Barren and Wasteland

  4. Other


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is the largest land use category in India, occupying about 45% of the total land area.

What percentage of India's land area is covered by forests?

  1. 20%

  2. 25%

  3. 30%

  4. 35%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Forests cover about 25% of India's land area.

Which of the following is the most common type of forest in India?

  1. Tropical Evergreen Forest

  2. Tropical Deciduous Forest

  3. Temperate Forest

  4. Alpine Forest


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tropical Deciduous Forests are the most common type of forest in India, covering about 40% of the total forest area.

What percentage of India's land area is classified as barren and wasteland?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Barren and Wasteland covers about 15% of India's land area.

Which of the following is the main cause of land degradation in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Overgrazing

  3. Soil Erosion

  4. Mining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation is the main cause of land degradation in India.

What is the main purpose of the National Land Use Policy of India?

  1. To promote sustainable land use

  2. To increase agricultural production

  3. To protect forests

  4. To develop urban areas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of the National Land Use Policy of India is to promote sustainable land use.

Which of the following is an example of sustainable land use?

  1. Shifting Cultivation

  2. Monoculture

  3. Contour Farming

  4. Terrace Farming


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Contour Farming is an example of sustainable land use.

What is the main challenge to sustainable land use in India?

  1. Population Growth

  2. Climate Change

  3. Urbanization

  4. Industrialization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Population Growth is the main challenge to sustainable land use in India.

Which of the following is a government initiative to promote sustainable land use in India?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

  2. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

  3. Soil Health Card Scheme

  4. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture is a government initiative to promote sustainable land use in India.

What is the main objective of the Soil Health Card Scheme?

  1. To provide farmers with information about the health of their soil

  2. To promote the use of chemical fertilizers

  3. To increase agricultural production

  4. To protect forests


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Soil Health Card Scheme is to provide farmers with information about the health of their soil.

Which of the following is a traditional method of soil conservation in India?

  1. Contour Farming

  2. Terrace Farming

  3. Bunding

  4. Mulching


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bunding is a traditional method of soil conservation in India.

What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana?

  1. To provide farmers with access to irrigation

  2. To promote the use of chemical fertilizers

  3. To increase agricultural production

  4. To protect forests


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana is to provide farmers with access to irrigation.

Which of the following is a major factor influencing land use patterns in India?

  1. Climate

  2. Soil Type

  3. Topography

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate, Soil Type, and Topography are major factors influencing land use patterns in India.

What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

  1. To provide free LPG connections to rural households

  2. To promote the use of chemical fertilizers

  3. To increase agricultural production

  4. To protect forests


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is to provide free LPG connections to rural households.

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