Question

How many percent of grassland covered in terms of permanent pastures in India?

(a) 2.7%

(b) 3.7%

(c) 4.7%

(d) 5.5%

The question was posed to me during an internship interview.

My doubt is from Grassland Ecosystems topic in division Ecosystems of Energy Management

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) 3.7%

To explain I would say: According to 2002 report given by the ‘Food and Agriculture Organization’, the grassland cover in the country, in terms of permanent pastures is only 3.7% of the total land which includes all types of ecosystem.