India Livestock Population Share
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Question (English)
India supports approximately what percentage of the world's livestock population?
- 10 per cent
- 15 per cent
- 20 per cent ✓ Correct
- 25 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
India supports approximately 20 per cent of the world's livestock population.
Key Points:
- Human population: 17%, Livestock: 20% on just 2.5% of world's geographical area.
- This creates immense pressure on land resources.
- Leads to issues like overgrazing, deforestation, soil erosion.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: The correct figure is 20 per cent.
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This multiple choice question is from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.
