Question

Explain land use pattern in India and why has the land under forest not increased much since 1960 1961

Answer 1

Answer:

about 45% of land is used as net sown areas that is for farming. about 22% of the land is under forest and rest of the land is used for various purposes like housing, recreation and industrial activities. increasing population and subsequent in demand for resources is the main reason that forested land has not increased much during this period