resources pt-2 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are land resources?
Land is a natural resource vital for human life and activities.
Why is land considered a natural resource of utmost importance?
Because it supports natural vegetation, wildlife, human life, and economic activities.
Is land resource infinite?
No, it is finite and limited in extent.
Is land resource evenly distributed?
No, it is unevenly distributed due to varied topography, climate, and soil.
What percentage of India’s land is plain?
About 43%.
What percentage of India is mountainous?
About 30%.
What percentage of India is plateau region?
About 27%.
What are plains used for?
For agriculture and settlements.
What are mountains used for?
For forests, tourism, and ecological balance.
What are plateaus used for?
For minerals, forests, and fuel resources.
What is land use?
It is the way land is used for various human purposes.
What is land not available for cultivation?
It is land that cannot be used for farming.
What are the two categories of land not available for cultivation?
Barren and waste land, and land put to non-agricultural uses.
What is barren and waste land?
Land unsuitable for cultivation like rocky and desert areas.
What is land put to non-agricultural use?
Land used for buildings, roads, industries, etc.
What are the types of other uncultivated land?
Permanent pastures, miscellaneous tree crops, and culturable wasteland.
What is permanent pasture and grazing land?
Land used for grazing animals.
What are miscellaneous tree crops and groves?
Land with fruit trees not included in net sown area.
What is culturable wasteland?
Land left uncultivated for more than five years.
What is Net Sown Area (NSA)?
Land where crops are sown and harvested in the same year.
What is Gross Cropped Area?
Total area sown once and more than once in a year.
Why is NSA calculated using land with regular sowing and harvesting?
Because it reflects actual yearly agricultural activity.
What is fallow land?
Land left uncultivated to regain fertility.
What are the types of fallow land?
Current fallow and other than current fallow.
