WBCS.LIVE practice question

The largest area under wasteland in India is in:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Madhya Pradesh
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Gujarat

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rajasthan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. Rajasthan šŸ“š Explanation: Rajasthan has the largest area of wasteland in India, largely due to the presence of the vast Thar Desert and arid climatic conditions. Large portions of the state consist of sandy or rocky terrain that cannot support regular agriculture. The state government has various programs to utilize these lands for renewable energy projects, like solar power. This indicator helps in understanding the land use challenges of the region.