Question

explain land use pattern in India and why has the land under forest not increased much since 1960-61?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

1) First answer:- The use of land is determined by physical factors like topography, soil, climate, mineral and availability of water. Human factors like population and technology are important determinants of land use pattern. All these factors are changing with time to time and place to place.

2) second answer:- Because in the post independence era demand for more land to expand agriculture, mainly after green revolution, developmental works, etc. Industrialization and urbanization also decreased the forest area.