Which of the following statements about India’s natural resources are correct?
(A) The Indo-Gangetic plains spread from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal.
(B) Large deposits of iron-ore, coal and natural gas are found in India.
(C) Developmental activities in India have eased the pressure on its finite natural resources.
(D) India’s forests provide natural cover for its wildlife.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only
(A) The Indo-Gangetic plains spread from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal. — Correct. They are also among the most fertile and densely populated regions of the world.
(B) Large deposits of iron-ore, coal and natural gas are found in India. — Correct. These large deposits are part of India’s rich resources.
(C) Developmental activities in India have eased the pressure on its finite natural resources. — Incorrect. Developmental activities have put pressure on India’s finite natural resources and affected human health and well-being.
(D) India’s forests provide natural cover for its wildlife. — Correct. Though unevenly distributed, the forests give cover to people and wildlife.
NCERT (2026-27): “7.3 State of India’s Environment India has abundant natural resources in terms of rich quality of soil, hundreds of rivers and tributaries, lush green forests, plenty of mineral deposits beneath the land surface, vast stretch of the Indian Ocean, ranges of mountains, etc. The black soil of the Deccan Plateau is particularly suitable for cultivation of cotton, leading to concentration of textile industries in this region. The Indo-Gangetic plains — spread from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal — are one of the most fertile, intensively cultivated and densely populated regions in the world. India’s forests, though unevenly distributed, provide green cover for a majority of its population and natural cover for its wildlife. Large deposits of iron-ore, coal and natural gas are found in the country. India accounts for nearly 8 per cent of the world’s total iron-ore reserves. Bauxite, copper, chromate, diamonds, gold, lead, lignite, manganese, zinc, uranium, etc. are also available in different parts of the country. However, the developmental activities in India have resulted in pressure on its finite natural resources, besides creating impacts on human health and well-being. …” |