Question
Download Solution PDFIn India, greatest land area comes under which of the following categories?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Crop lands.
Key Points
- India devotes more than 50% of its area to crop land. Hence option 1 is correct.
- Only 4-5% is for pastures and nearly 23% for forests (official forest cover).
Important Points
- The use of land is determined by physical factors such as topography, soil, climate, minerals, and availability of water.
- Human factors such as population and technology are also important determinants of land use patterns.
- So, given the majority of the population engaged in agriculture; high food demand, etc more than 50% area is devoted to agricultural practices.
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