2018 · Q42
Which of the following statements with regard to the land-use situation in India is/are correct?
- 1There has been a tremendous decline in area under forest in recent years.
- 2The rate of increase in land use in recent years is the highest in case of area under non-agricultural use.
- 3Land use such as barren and wasteland, area under pastures and tree crops have experiencec decline in recent years.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeIndian Economy
- A1 only
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: India's forest cover has not declined tremendously in recent years; the India State of Forest Reports show it stable to slightly increasing. Statement 2 is correct: the fastest-growing land-use category is area under non-agricultural uses. Statement 3 is correct: barren and wasteland, culturable waste, pastures and land under tree crops have all shrunk as land is diverted to other uses. Hence only statements 2 and 3 are correct.