Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Geographical Perspective on selected issues and Problems

Question:

Which of the following is a reason for the increase of pressure on agricultural land?

Options:

Limited availability of land.

The deterioration of the quality of agricultural land. 

Both options 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2.

Correct Answer:

Both options 1 and 2

Explanation:

The pressure on agricultural land increases not only due to the limited availability but also by the deterioration of the quality of agricultural land. Soil erosion, waterlogging, salinisation and alkalinisation of land lead to land degradation