Land Use Trends in India 1960-2015
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What was the percentage of forest area in India in 2014-15?

  • 3.73% (correct)
  • 5.5%
  • 4.9%
  • 3.5%

Which category of land use saw a decrease from 1960-61 to 2014-15?

  • Permanent pasture (correct)
  • Culturable waste land
  • Current fallow
  • Forest

What percentage of the total geographical area of India was reported as the reporting area in both years?

  • 93.00%
  • 18.11%
  • 3.73%
  • 46.26% (correct)

In 2014-15, what percentage represented the new sown area?

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Which state is mentioned to have a low proportion of net sown area?

<p>Arunachal Pradesh (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which land use category accounted for 4.71% in 1960-61 but was categorized differently in 2014-15?

<p>Culturable waste land (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ecological concern is raised regarding the forest area in India?

<p>It is lower than the desired 33%. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a consequence of decreased permanent pasture in India?

<p>Challenges in sustaining the cattle population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the trend regarding the net sown area in India between 1960-61 and 2014-15?

<p>It varied significantly, with some states exceeding 80%. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the current forest cover in India compare to the desired target?

<p>It is lower than the desired 33% of geographical area. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What challenge regarding pasture land is highlighted in the analysis?

<p>The quality of some pastureland is relatively low. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What issue complicates the analysis of land use data from the northeastern states of India?

<p>Data is incomplete and inconsistent in some regions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which land use category experienced a notable decrease according to the analysis?

<p>Permanent pasture and grazing land. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Net Sown Area

The land used for raising crops, including land under fallow (not currently sown).

Forest Cover in India

The percentage of India's total land that is covered by forests.

Current Fallow

Land that isn't being used for crops in the current season, but was used for crops in the past.

Challenges for Pasture Land

The decrease in pasture land and the low quality of some pastureland make it difficult to feed India's growing livestock population

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Land Use in India

The different ways that land in India is used, including farming, forestry, and wasteland.

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Net Sown Area (NSA)

The land used for growing crops, which has remained relatively stable in India between 1960-61 and 2014-15.

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Forest Area

The land covered by forests, which is currently lower than the desired 33% in India. It's crucial for ecological balance and livelihoods.

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Permanent Pasture

Land used for grazing animals and livestock, which has been declining in India. This raises concerns about sustaining cattle and its consequences.

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Land Quality

The overall condition of the land, which includes things like soil fertility and the ability to support crops. Many lands in India have poor quality, leading to expensive cultivation.

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What's the significance of forest cover?

Forest cover is essential for ecological balance, provides livelihoods, and safeguards biodiversity.

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Why is India's land use data incomplete?

Data from some northeastern states and areas occupied by Pakistan and China is unavailable, resulting in incomplete land use data.

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What is the trend in India's forest area?

India's forest area is lower than the desired 33%, highlighting the need to conserve forests and promote sustainable land management.

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Compare the net sown area in 1960-61 and 2014-15.

The net sown area has remained relatively stable over this period, suggesting there's not been a significant change in the amount of land dedicated to growing crops.

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