Geography Practice Quiz 2

Q1.The cold desert region of Ladakh is described as being deficient in which of the following resources?

A. Water, infrastructure, and vital minerals B. Solar energy, wind energy, and cultural heritage C. Coal, iron ore, and water resources D. Forest products, fertile land, and skilled labor

Q2.The first step in resource planning, as described in the text, involves which of the following?

A. Evolving a planning structure with technology and skills B. Matching resource plans with national development plans C. Identification and inventory of resources across regions D. Implementing resource development projects directly

Q3.What percentage of India's total land area is covered by plains, providing facilities for agriculture and industry?

A. 27 per cent B. 30 per cent C. 43 per cent D. 50 per cent

Q4.The plateau region constitutes approximately what percentage of India's total area, known for rich reserves of minerals and fossil fuels?

A. 27 per cent B. 30 per cent C. 43 per cent D. 60 per cent

Q5.According to land utilisation categories, culturable waste land is defined as land left uncultivated for how many agricultural years?

A. One or less than one B. Past 1 to 5 C. More than 5 D. Exactly 5

Q6.What is the definition of 'current fallow' land in the context of land utilisation?

A. Land left uncultivated for more than 5 agricultural years B. Land left uncultivated for the past 1 to 5 agricultural years C. Land left without cultivation for one or less than one agricultural year D. Land used for permanent pastures and grazing

Q7.What is referred to as the 'net sown area'?

A. Area sown more than once in an agricultural year B. The physical extent of land on which crops are sown harvested C. Land left uncultivated for more than one agricultural year D. Land under miscellaneous tree crops groves

Q8.How is 'gross cropped area' calculated?

A. Net sown area minus area sown more than once B. Area sown more than once in an agricultural year plus net sown area C. Total cultivable land minus fallow land D. Sum of barren land and non-agricultural land

Q9.Which of the following is NOT listed as a human factor determining the use of land in India?

A. Population density B. Technological capability C. Culture and traditions D. Topography

Q10.What is the total geographical area of India, as per the provided data?

A. 3.28 million sq km B. 3.20 million sq km C. 3.82 million sq km D. 3.00 million sq km

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Geography Practice Quiz 2