Very Short Question and Answers - Sustainable Land Use and Conservation

Land resources refer to the naturally available land that supports life, agriculture, industries, forests, and human settlements.

Land resources are finite because their availability is limited, and human activities continue to exploit and degrade them.

Land resources support agriculture and provide habitat for wildlife and human settlements.

Agricultural land is used for farming and livestock.

Land utilization refers to how land is used for various purposes, including agriculture, forestry, settlements, and industries.

Physical factors include climate, soil type, water availability, and topography.

Approximately 21% of land in India is classified as forest land.

About 45% of India's land is used for agriculture.

Land degradation refers to the decline in the quality and productivity of land due to human activities and natural processes.

Soil erosion caused by wind and water is a natural cause of land degradation.

Land degradation leads to the loss of biodiversity due to deforestation and pollution.

Afforestation is a measure that helps prevent land degradation by restoring greenery.

Controlled grazing and rotational grazing can be used to prevent overgrazing.

Contour plowing is a soil conservation measure that involves plowing along natural contours to reduce water runoff.

Reclamation of mining sites by refilling them and planting trees is a sustainable mining practice.

The Watershed Development Program focuses on soil and water conservation.

Urbanization leads to the reduction of fertile agricultural land due to expansion of cities and infrastructure.

Waste land is unsuitable for cultivation as it is degraded and barren.

Crop rotation is important for maintaining soil nutrients and preventing soil depletion.

Over-irrigation causes waterlogging and salinization of soil, reducing its agricultural productivity.