Types of Land Use in Mauritius

The video discusses the various types of land use in Mauritius, including residential, infrastructural, industrial, commercial, recreational, and agricultural. It highlights the importance of each type for economic development, tourism, and food production. The video also addresses the issue of wasteland and suggests transforming it into useful spaces like gardens.

What are the different types of land use mentioned in the video?

• Residential, industrial, commercial, recreational, and educational

• Infrastructural, industrial, commercial, educational, and recreational

• Residential, commercial, educational, recreational, and agricultural

• Residential, infrastructural, industrial, commercial, recreational, and agricultural

What was the primary reason for clearing forests in Mauritius historically?

• To develop recreational parks

• To establish commercial centers

• To build houses for the growing population

• To create more agricultural land

Which type of land use is associated with the construction of roads and transportation infrastructure?

• Commercial land use

• Industrial land use

• Residential land use

• Infrastructural land use

What is the main purpose of industrial land use in Mauritius?

• To create recreational spaces

• To support tourism

• To facilitate economic development

• To provide housing

Why have hotels been built around the seaside in Mauritius?

• To attract more tourists and boost the economy

• To create more agricultural land

• To support the local fishing industry

• To provide housing for locals

What type of land use is associated with markets, malls, and shops?

• Industrial land use

• Residential land use

• Commercial land use

• Recreational land use

Which type of land use is considered the most important for survival?

• Agricultural land use

• Industrial land use

• Infrastructural land use

• Residential land use

What is the term used for land that is neglected and left abandoned?

• Wasteland

• Commercial land

• Agricultural land

• Recreational land

What can be done with wasteland to benefit the environment?

• Turn it into beautiful gardens

• Convert it into industrial areas

• Use it for residential development

• Leave it as it is

Why is it important to preserve land for agriculture?

• To build more commercial complexes

• To ensure food production and survival

• To develop more recreational areas

• To increase tourism