3. Land Resources and Agriculture
The chapter discusses the various uses of land resources in India, detailing the categorization of land and its implications for agriculture and economic development. It highlights the changes in land use over decades, driven by economic activities and population growth, and emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices to mitigate environmental degradation. Through examining specific crops and farming practices, the chapter illustrates the complexities of agricultural productivity and the challenges faced by Indian farmers.
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This section outlines various land use categories in India and their...
What we have learnt
- Land is utilized for multiple purposes, including agriculture, infrastructure, and urban development.
- Changes in land use categories, such as the shift from agricultural to non-agricultural uses, reflect broader economic trends.
- Sustainable agricultural practices and efficient land management are crucial to enhancing productivity and preserving land resources.
Key Concepts
- -- Land Use Categories
- Different classifications of land based on its usage, such as agricultural, urban, forest, and wasteland.
- -- Cropping Intensity
- The frequency with which crops are grown on a piece of land within a given period.
- -- Gross Cropped Area
- The total area sown with crops in a year, including multiple cropping on the same piece of land.
- -- Culturable Wasteland
- Land that is left uncultivated for an extended period but can be reclaimed for agricultural use.
- -- Green Revolution
- A period characterized by the introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds and the use of chemical fertilizers, which significantly increased food production.
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