Explain land use pattern in india and why has the land under forest not increased much since 1960-1961
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Answer:
Land resources in India are broadly divided into arable land, forest land, grazing land, and desertification. Contaminated areas include rocky, arid and desert areas, as well as land used for non-agricultural purposes such as housing, roads and industry. According to the latest data, about 54% of the area is arable or fallow, 22.5% is covered by forests, and 3.45% is used for grazing. Another desert area, with the remains of a diverse farming community.
Explanation:
Land under forest has not grown since 1960-61 because in the post-independence era the need for more land to expand agriculture, especially after the Green Revolution, development activities and infrastructure, led to the removal of forest areas. Industrial construction and urban growth also reduced forest area. As a result, land degradation increased by about 4% from 1960-61.
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