Indian Geographical Area and Land Use Quiz
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Why is land use data available for only 93 per cent of the total geographical area of India?

  • Political reasons preventing the collection of land use data
  • Incomplete land use reporting from most of the north-eastern states except Assam (correct)
  • Unavailability of technology to collect land use data
  • Lack of interest in collecting land use data from certain states

    • What is the percentage of net sown area in India if the lands in Jammu and Kashmir occupied by Pakistan and China are included?

  • 60%
  • 30%
  • 54% (correct)
  • 40%

    • In which states is the net sown area over 80 per cent of the total area?

  • Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram
  • Manipur and Andaman Nicobar Islands
  • Assam and Jammu and Kashmir
  • Punjab and Haryana (correct)

    • Why is forest area in the country far lower than the desired 33 per cent of geographical area?

    <p>Increase in urbanization and industrialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was considered essential for maintenance of ecological balance according to the National Forest Policy (1952)?

    <p>Maintaining at least 33% forest cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

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