Land Resources and Soils — Flashcards

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Land-man ratio is the ratio between the habitable area of a country and its total population. It indicates how much land is available per person for use like agriculture, housing, and industry. A high…

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Australia, Canada, Argentina, and the USA have a more favourable land-man ratio than India. These countries have vast land areas relative to their populations, allowing more space per person for agric…

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Japan, the Netherlands, Egypt, and China have a less favourable land-man ratio than India. These countries face high population density with limited usable land, leading to intense pressure on land re…

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Land is used for various purposes such as agriculture, forestry, grazing, mining, housing, industries, and transportation. It supports economic activities, provides space for settlements, and sustains…

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About 51% of India's total geographical area is cultivable. This includes net sown area, current fallow, other fallow, and land under tree crops, amounting to approximately 167 million hectares.

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Mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains influence land use. About 30% of India’s area is covered by hills and mountains, which are often unsuitable for cultivation due to steep slopes or cold climates.

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Land use refers to the way humans utilize land for various purposes such as agriculture, forestry, grazing, urban development, and mining. It is a dynamic process influenced by population growth, tech…

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The net sown area in India in 1990–91 was 142.4 million hectares. This marked a significant increase from 118.7 million hectares in 1950–51, showing expansion in agricultural activity.