Per Capita Forest Land in India
The per capita forest land in India is only:
- 0.02 hectare
- 0.06 hectare — Correct Answer
- 0.47 hectare
- 1.0 hectare
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The per capita forest land in India is only 0.06 hectare against the requirement of 0.47 hectare to meet basic needs.
Key Points:
- This results in excess felling of about 15 million cubic metre forests over the permissible limit.
- India has a massive gap between forest availability and requirement.
- Deforestation leads to land degradation, biodiversity loss, air pollution.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: Lower than actual.
- C (0.47): This is the required amount, not actual.
- D: Much higher than actual.
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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.
