Question

In which of the following categories of ‘land-use’ has India registered an increase?

Options

• Permanent pasture

• Unsuitable for agriculture

• Barren

• Forest

Answer 1

Forest

Explanation:

Land-use records in India reveal that forest cover has gradually increased over the decades as a result of government conservation efforts. Other categories, such as permanent pasture, have actually decreased, while barren land is being converted to non-agricultural purposes. Despite this rise, India’s forest area remains below the 33% target established by the National Forest Policy.