3.2 - Land-use Changes in India
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What are the main land-use categories in India?
💡 Hint: Think about how land is primarily being used.
What is the difference between net area sown and gross area?
💡 Hint: Consider what is actually planted versus total land.
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Which of the following is NOT a land-use category?
💡 Hint: Consider the technical classifications.
True or False: The increase in forest area indicates a direct increase in actual forest cover.
💡 Hint: Reflect on definitions of forest area and cover.
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Evaluate how the shift in land-use from agricultural to urban areas might affect rural livelihoods and food security.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when farmers have less land to farm.
Propose strategies to balance agricultural and non-agricultural land uses in a rapidly urbanizing area.
💡 Hint: Think about land management policies.
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