India Population and Geography
India supports approximately what percentage of the world's human population on 2.5 per cent of the world's geographical area?
- 10 per cent
- 14 per cent
- 17 per cent — Correct Answer
- 25 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
India supports approximately 17 per cent of the world's human and 20 per cent of livestock population on a mere 2.5 per cent of the world's geographical area.
Key Points:
- This high density creates enormous pressure on finite land resources.
- Competing uses of land for forestry, agriculture, pastures, settlements, industries.
- The per capita forest land is only 0.06 hectare against requirement of 0.47 hectare.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, B, D: The correct figure is 17 per cent.
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