Land Resources and Its Importance


 
 
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Land Resources and Its Importance

Land Resources:

Land is a very important natural resource as it supports natural vegetation, wildlife, human life, various economic activities, transport and communication systems, etc. So, it needs to be used with care and concern as it is finite in extent. India’s geographical area comprises

  • 43 per cent plain land area for agriculture and industry.
  • 27 per cent plateaus which is source of minerals, fossil fuels and forests.
  • 30 per cent mountains which ensures perennial flow of some rivers and provides sites for tourism and ecological aspects.
  • Land Utilization :

     In India, land resources are used for the following purpose :-

    1) Forests

    2) Land Not available for Cultivation

  • Barren and waste land 
  • land put to non agricultural uses, like Buildings, Roads, Factories etc.
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    Question : 1

    India has land under a variety of relief features such as

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    In India the land under permanent pastures is very _______________ and ________________.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) In India area under forests is far less than 33% , which is necessary for maintenance of the ecological balance as per the National Forest Policy

    (b) In India the use of land is determined by physical factors and human factors

    Right Option : C
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