Question

Explain land use pattern in India and why has the land under forest not increase much since 1960-61

Answer 1

Dear Student,
Land-use pattern in India is a dynamic concept. It changes over space and time.
​​​​​ Land-use pattern in India is as follows:
1. About 46% area is the net sown area in the country.
2. Forests occupy about 22% of the reporting area.
3. The cultivable waste land accounts for nearly 5% of the area.
4. The fallow land covers about 8% of the total area.
5. Permanent pastures and tree crops cover only 5%.
6. The land not available for cultivation is nearly 14% of the total area.

The land under forest not increase much since 1960-61 due to following reasons:--

• Growing human population
• Urbanization
• Industrialisation

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