9 Questions
What is the main reason mentioned for the marginal change in net sown area from 1960-61 to 2014-15?
High cost of cultivating poor-quality lands
What is the possible consequence of cultivating poor-quality lands once every two to three years?
Decreased agricultural output
Why has the land under permanent pasture decreased according to the text?
High cost of cultivation for pasture lands
Which of the following states has a net sown area of over 80% of its total area based on the text?
Punjab
Why is forest area in India lower than the desired 33% mentioned in the National Forest Policy (1952)?
Urbanization leading to deforestation
What is the term used for land that is not suitable for agriculture and is categorized separately?
Waste land
What is the main livelihood dependency mentioned for people living on the fringes of forests in India?
'Forest resources'
What is the primary reason for the low proportion of net sown area in states like Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram according to the text?
'Poor-quality lands'
Why are fallow lands cultivated once or twice in about two to three years according to the text?
'High cost of cultivation'
Test your knowledge on the distribution of resources across different regions in India. Explore how certain states are abundant in specific resources while lacking in others. Learn about regions like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh.
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