Question

Explain the land use pattern in India through a pie chart. Also mention the land under forests. Prepare a list of trees found in various types of forests.

Answer 1

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. Thus, land under forest has increased by only about 4% since 1960-61.