Question : Which of the following challenge to Indian environment is highlighted here?
The highest density of population and livestock and competing use of land for forestry, agriculture, human settlement and industries exert enormous pressure on the country is finite land resources.
Option 1: Land degradation.
Option 2: Degradation of Forest
Option 3: Soil erosion
Option 4: Loss of biodiversity
Correct Answer:
Loss of biodiversity
Solution :
The highest density of population and livestock and competing use of land for forestry, agriculture, human settlement and industries exert enormous pressure on the country is finite land resources. Biodiversity loss has serious economic and social cost for the country.
Hence Option D is correct.