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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Net area sown 47%, forests 23%, other areas 30%
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedAccording to the land-use records of India (Ministry of Agriculture), Net Sown Area accounts for approximately 46–47%, Forest cover is around 23%, and other areas (fallow, barren, pastures, non-agricultural use) make up the remaining ~30%.
India's net sown area is historically just under half (~46-47%), while officially recorded forest area is roughly 23-24%, immediately pointing to option (d).
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