Question

Out of Kerala’s total geographical area (~38.9 lakh ha), what were the approximate land uses in 2023-24?

• A. Total cropped area 25.4 lakh ha, net sown area 19.7 lakh ha, non-agricultural land 6.1 lakh ha, forest cover 10.8 lakh ha
• B. Total cropped area 10 lakh ha, net sown area 5 lakh ha, non-agricultural land 15 lakh ha, forest cover 8 lakh ha
• C. Total cropped area 30 lakh ha, net sown area 28 lakh ha, non-agricultural land 2 lakh ha, forest cover 5 lakh ha
• D. Total cropped area 20 lakh ha, net sown area 15 lakh ha, non-agricultural land 10 lakh ha, forest cover 15 lakh ha

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Total cropped area 25.4 lakh ha, net sown area 19.7 lakh ha, non-agricultural land 6.1 lakh ha, forest cover 10.8 lakh ha

• Out of the total geographical area of 38.9 lakh ha,

• Total cropped area was 25.4 lakh ha and

• The net area sown was 19.7 lakh ha.

• Land put to nonagricultural use was 6.1 lakh ha and

• Area under forest cover was 10.8 lakh ha.