Question

explain the major land use categories in India​

Answer 1

Answer:

Land resources in India are primarily divided into agricultural land, forest land, land meant for pasture and grazing, and waste land. Waste land includes rocky, arid and desert areas, and land used for other non-agricultural purposes such as housing, roads and industry.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

a) Mountain : About 30 per cent of the land of the country is made up of mountains. They ensure perennial flow of some rivers, provide facility for tourism and ecological aspects.

b) Plateaus : Plateaus account for 27 per cent of the country's total area and possess rich mineral0 reserves, fossil fuel and forests.

c) Plain : The remaining 43 per cent is of plain which provides facilities for agriculture and industry.