NCERT Question 3 (i)

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

Answer:

Land Use Pattern in India:

Land in India is used for various purposes, which can be broadly classified as:

1. Net sown area – Land used for growing crops.

2. Forests – Area covered under forests.

3. Land not available for cultivation – Includes land under buildings, roads, and barren lands.

4. Fallow land – Land left uncultivated temporarily.

5. Permanent pastures and grazing land – Used for livestock grazing.

6. Miscellaneous tree crops and groves – Land with trees that are not included in forests.