Question

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to land degradation?
(A) All degraded lands are wasteland.
(B) All degraded lands may not be wasteland, but unchecked process of development may lead the conversion to wasteland.
(C) Land degradation is permanent or temporary decline in productive capacity of the land.
(D) Waterlogged, marshy areas and gullied lands are different types of degraded lands.

• A. (A), (C) and (D) only
• B. (A), (B) and (D) only
• C. (A), (B) and (C) only
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To accurately assess statements on land degradation, each option requires examination:

• (A) All degraded lands are wasteland.
  This statement is inaccurate. Degraded lands do not necessarily equate to wastelands, as they might retain some productivity.
• (B) All degraded lands may not be wasteland, but unchecked process of development may lead the conversion to wasteland.
  This statement is accurate. While not all degraded lands are initially wastelands, continuous degradation without effective management can result in their conversion to wastelands.
• (C) Land degradation is permanent or temporary decline in productive capacity of the land.
  This statement is accurate. Land degradation signifies a reduction, either permanent or temporary, in the land's capacity to produce.
• (D) Waterlogged, marshy areas and gullied lands are different types of degraded lands.
  This statement is accurate. These represent distinct physical manifestations of degraded lands.

Following this analysis, the correct statements are (B), (C), and (D) exclusively.