Question

14. Compare the land-use pattern as it exist now (2002-03) with that of the past (1960-61) and
give reasons for changes
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Answer 1

From 1960-61 to 2002-03, the net sown area has reduced from 45.26% to 43.41% and land under forests has increased from 18.11% to 22.57%. The reason is that area under non-agricultural use has increased by about 3% from 4.95% in 1960-61 to 7.92% in 2002-03.