Importance of Land Resources Quiz

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What is the main reason for the uneven distribution of population in different parts of the world?

  • Varied characteristics of land and climate (correct)
  • Vegetation types
  • Distance from the equator
  • Proximity to oceans

What is the main purpose of community lands?

  • For common uses like collecting fodder, fruits, and medicinal herbs (correct)
  • For private ownership and residential use
  • For industrial development and construction projects
  • For commercial agriculture and farming activities

Which physical factors determine the use of land?

  • Language spoken in the region
  • Historical landmarks
  • Types of industries
  • Topography, soil, climate, minerals, availability of water (correct)

Why are plains and river valleys densely populated compared to other areas?

<p>Suitable land for agriculture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that contributes to soil formation?

<p>The nature of the parent rock and climatic factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of soil conservation?

<p>Burning crop residues to clear the land (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world population occupies only thirty per cent of the land area?

<p>Ninety percent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of terrace farming?

<p>To prevent soil erosion and surface runoff on steep slopes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is commonly used to refer to the different purposes land is used for such as agriculture, forestry, mining, and building houses?

<p>Land use (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of soil found in India?

<p>Volcanic soil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are desert areas and thick forested areas normally sparsely populated or uninhabited?

<p>Difficult living conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of intercropping?

<p>To grow different crops in alternate rows for better yield (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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