Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Land-use records are maintained by the forest department.
2.The Survey of India is responsible for measuring geographical area of administrative units.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Land-use records are maintained by the land revenue department.

  • The land use categories add up to reporting area, which is somewhat different from the geographical area.
  • The Survey of India is responsible for measuring geographical area of administrative units in India.

Source: NCERT

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