Question

Given below are some reasons as to why the rocky slopes of the mountains and low-lying areas are sparsely populated. Pick out the correct reason from the following.

• A. The quality and the fertility of the land in the rocky slopes of the mountains and low-lying areas are not suitable for cultivation.
• B. Clearing of the forest land in the rocky slopes of the mountains and low-lying areas has resulted in a reduction in the total land areas under the forests.
• C. The proportion of the rocky slopes of the mountains and low-lying areas vary.
• D. The rocky slopes of the mountains and low-lying areas are prone to flooding during rainy seasons.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The quality and the fertility of the land in the rocky slopes of the mountains and low-lying areas are not suitable for cultivation.

The quality and the fertility of the land in the rocky slopes of the mountains and low lying areas are not suitable for cultivation. Also, these areas are very cold with extreme weather conditions.