Which of the following type of wasteland is caused mainly by human factors?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Degraded pastures
Option (1) Barren rocky areas — Incorrect. These wastelands are primarily caused by natural agents.
Option (2) Glacial areas — Incorrect. Glacial areas too are wastelands of natural origin.
Option (3) Coastal sands — Incorrect. Desertic or coastal sands are caused by natural agents.
Option (4) Degraded pastures — Correct. Degraded pastures, like degraded forests and mining and industrial wastelands, are caused by human action.
NCERT: India - People and Economy — Chapter 9: Geographical Perspective on Selected Issues and Problems, Wastelands (the paragraph continues on the next page past a case-study box) (2025-26)
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