Open Access Resource Problem
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Question (English)
Which of the following is a factor contributing to land degradation?
- Private ownership of land
- Open access resource ✓ Correct
- Government regulation
- Forest conservation
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Open access resource is one of the twelve factors responsible for land degradation in India.
Key Points:
- When resources are open access, there is no incentive to conserve.
- Other factors include poverty of agriculture-dependent people.
- Shifting cultivation and overgrazing also contribute.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: These can help prevent degradation; open access causes it.
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