Question

Land occupied for human habitation in India is

• A. 8%
• B. 6%
• C. 4.5%
• D. 3.6%

Answer 1

The correct option is A 8%

One-fourth of earth's area is land which is covered by forests, agricultural farms and the urban and rural habitats of man. Out of total land area on earth, 52% of land is covered by forests, 20 % is occupied by deserts, 11% is occupied by agricultural farms and 2.6% is occupied by human settlements.

In India, out of total land surface, human habitation occupies 8% land, agricultural farms occupy 43% and forests occupy 23% of the total land.

So, the correct answer is '8%'.