Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Land resources and Agriculture

Question:

Land use pattern has decreased in India in 2014-15 under which of the following head when compared to 1950-51?

Options:

Forests

Culturable Wasteland

Nte Sown Area

Current Fallow

Correct Answer:

Culturable Wasteland

Explanation:
India has undergone major changes within the economy over the past four or five decades, and this has influenced the land-use changes in the country. These changes between 1950–51 and 2014–15 have been shown below. Four categories have undergone increases, while four have registered declines. Share of area under forest, area under non-agricultural uses, current fallow lands and net area sown have shown an increase. The four categories that have registered a decline are barren and wasteland, culturable wasteland, area under pastures and tree crops and fallow lands.