Question

Explain the land use pattern in India and why has the land under forest not increased

much according to the National Forest Policy(1952)?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The land under forest has not increased since 1960–61 because in the post-independence era demand for more land to expand agriculture, mainly after Green Revolution, developmental works and infrastructural facilities, led to clearance of forests areas. Industrialization and urbanization also decreased the forest area.

Answer 2

we use land in different ways is called land use pattern