Wasteland Management Initiatives in India

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What is the total water received through precipitation in India?

1139 BCM

449 BCM

691 BCM

3880 BCM (correct)

What is the estimated total water requirement for India by the year 2050?

1180 BCM (correct)

843 BCM

450 BCM

1367 BCM

Which organization was established in 2011 to address river clean-up efforts?

Central Water Commission

Ganga Flood Control Commission

National Mission For Clean Ganga (correct)

National Water Mission

When was the National Water Policy first established?

1987 Signup and view all the answers

Which state has a significant shortfall in tree cover according to the National Mission for a Green India?

Uttarakhand Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is classified as over-exploited based on the stage of ground water extraction?

Over exploited (SoE > 100%) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'tree cover' specifically refer to?

The total area of land covered by trees, irrespective of forest status Signup and view all the answers

When was the Central Water Commission established?

1945 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum tree canopy density required for an area to be classified as forest cover?

10% Signup and view all the answers

What is the target area for increasing forest and tree cover under the National Mission for a Green India?

10 million hectares Signup and view all the answers

What encompasses wasteland according to the Technical Task group formulated by the Planning Commission?

Degraded lands underutilized and deteriorating due to mismanagement, natural causes, or both Signup and view all the answers

Which state in India has the highest percentage of area under forest cover?

Mizoram Signup and view all the answers

Which program was launched to create ponds in each district in India?

Mission Amrit Sarovar Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding the average size of operational holdings is correct?

The average size of operational holding per person is 1.08 ha. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reported area for nine-fold classification of land use?

305 m ha Signup and view all the answers

Which state witnessed the maximum increase in forest cover, as per the latest report?

Andhra Pradesh Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage share of female land holding in India?

13.96% Signup and view all the answers

What is the total estimated carbon stock in the country's forest?

7,204 million tonnes Signup and view all the answers

What was the total carbon stock in India's forests estimated to be?

7,204 million tonnes Signup and view all the answers

How much did India's forest and tree cover increase by since the last assessment in 2019?

2,261 square kilometers Signup and view all the answers

According to the National Forest Policy of India, what percentage of total geographical area should be under forest cover for ecological stability?

33% Signup and view all the answers

What is the total mangrove cover in India as noted in the latest report?

4,992 sq km Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a cause for land use change?

Technological advancements in farming Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of net sown area that Rajasthan contributes?

12.96% Signup and view all the answers

Which state showed the highest increase in mangrove cover?

Odisha Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Odisha's population is tribal?

22.85% Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of land use accounts for the largest percentage?

Net sown area Signup and view all the answers

How much forest cover has Odisha gained compared to the FSI assessment in 2019?

537 sq km Signup and view all the answers

What is the population density of Odisha per square kilometer?

270 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Odisha's geographical area is covered by forests?

39.31% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Odisha's geographical area is covered by forest?

39.30% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of forest constitutes the largest percentage of the Recorded Forest Area in Odisha?

Reserved Forests Signup and view all the answers

By how much area did Odisha gain forest cover between 2019 and 2021?

537 square kilometers Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of the majority of Odisha's forest cover?

Moderately Dense Forest Signup and view all the answers

What is the average annual rainfall range in Odisha?

1,200 mm to 1,600 mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the total livestock population reported in Odisha as per the 2019 census?

61.01 million Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the app developed under the 5T initiative for tracking plantation assets in Odisha?

Mo Jungle: My Odisha Forest App Signup and view all the answers

What was the total area of Recorded Forest Area in Odisha?

61,204.17 square kilometers Signup and view all the answers

What is the total forest cover area in Odisha?

57,160 square kilometers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following districts in Odisha is classified as a tribal district?

Kandhamal Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Wasteland and Watershed Management

Wasteland is defined as degraded lands that can be restored to vegetation with reasonable effort and are currently underutilized.
Causes of wasteland include inadequate water and soil management and natural factors.
Watersheds serve as fundamental units for treating wastelands.
WDC-PMKSY program launched in 2015-16 focuses on wasteland development.
REWARD program initiated in 2022 by MoRD & PR implemented in Karnataka and Odisha.

Water Resource Management

Mission Amrit Sarovar, launched on April 24, 2022, aims to construct at least 75 ponds in each district.
Digital Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) initiated on October 1, 2016.
Land use statistics are recorded under nine categories maintained by the Land Revenue Department.

Land Use Classification

Overarchingly classified into 22 and 18 categories by NRSA.
Total reported area for nine-fold classification: 305 million hectares.
Significant land use categories include:
- Forests: 23.44%
- Non-agricultural use: 9.03%
- Barren and unculturable land: 5.43%
- Permanent pasture: 3.36%

Changes in Land Holding

Average size of operational holding per person is 1.08 hectares (Agriculture Census 2015-16).
Female landholding percentage is 13.96%.
Marginal and small landholdings account for 86.08% of total landholdings.
Per capita cultivated area decreased from 0.53 hectares (1951) to 0.11 hectares (2011-12).
Rajasthan has the largest net sown area at 18.35 million hectares.

Water Resources Overview

Total water received via precipitation: 3,880 BCM; utilizations: 1,139 BCM (Surface: 690 BCM, Ground: 449 BCM).
Annual groundwater recharge is 449.08 BCM, with an annual extractable resource of 407.21 BCM.
Water stress conditions recognized at less than 1,700 cubic meters per capita; <1,000 cubic meters indicates scarcity.
National Water Policy established in 1987, revised in 2002 and 2012.

Forest Resources in India

India is behind in meeting targets for increasing tree and forest cover under the National Mission for a Green India (GIM).
GIM aims to restore India's forest cover by targeting 10 million hectares for afforestation and improving forest quality.
Total forest and tree cover for India stands at 80.9 million hectares (24.62% of the geographical area).

Status and Issues with Forests

Total carbon stock in India's forests estimated at 7,204 million tonnes, with an annual increase of 39.7 million tonnes.
Increase in forest cover most observed in Andhra Pradesh (647 sq km), and decline in others.
Odisha's recorded forest area covers about 39.3% of its geographical area, with varied forest density classifications.

Odisha's Forest Area Overview

Odisha's total geographical area is 155,707 square kilometers with a recorded forest area of 61,204 square kilometers.
The forest cover is divided into dense, moderately dense, and open forests, showing a gain of forest cover in recent assessments.
The Green Mahanadi Mission (2018-19) was launched to enhance forest cover, while the "Mo Jungle" app helps manage forest assets.

Demographics and Physiography of Odisha

Odisha has a population of approximately 41.97 million (2011 Census).
Rural population constitutes 83.32%, with tribal population at 22.85%.
The state is physiographically divided into Northern Plateau, Eastern Ghats, Central Table Land, and Coastal Plains.
Average annual rainfall ranges from 1,200 mm to 1,600 mm, with significant rivers like Mahanadi serving crucial ecological functions.

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This quiz explores the definitions and initiatives related to wasteland management in India, focusing on programs like WDC-PMKSY and REWARD. You'll learn about the significance of watersheds in reclaiming degraded lands and the efforts made by the Planning Commission. Test your knowledge on sustainable land management!