Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Land resources and Agriculture

Question:
Which of the following is covered under the Land use category "Area under Miscellaneous Tree Crops and Groves (Not included in Net sown Area)" in India?
Options:
Orchards and fruit Trees
Pastures
Grazing Land
All of the above.
Correct Answer:
Orchards and fruit Trees
Explanation:
Area under Miscellaneous Tree Crops and Groves (Not included in Net sown Area) : The land under orchards and fruit trees are included in this category. Much of this land is privately owned. Area under Permanent Pastures and Grazing Lands is a separate classification of Land use category. Most of this type of land is owned by the village ‘Panchayat’ or the Government. Only a small proportion of this land is privately owned. The land owned by the village panchayat comes under ‘Common Property Resources’