Land Resources and Its Importance


 
 
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Land Resources and Its Importance

Land, soil and water are the three most important natural resources. The entire life system depends on them, directly or indirectly. All three resources are finite- that is, they are limited in supply. Therefore, we need to utilize these resources in the best possible way, ensuring maximum benefits with minimum wastage. If we overuse or misuse them, which humans have been doing for some time now, a time may soon come when life on Earth will become impossible.

Land:

land is among the most important natural resources. It covers only about 30% of the total area of the earth’s surface and all parts of this small percentage are not habitable.

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Question : 1

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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Question : 2

India has land under a variety of relief features such as

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

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

Right Option : B
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