Q1. [3] medium initial-understanding
Identify any THREE distinct purposes for which land is used in India. Give one example of a land type or activity for each purpose.
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Model Answer
Land in India is used for the following three distinct purposes:
- Forests – Land used for forest cover, which maintains ecological balance and supports wildlife. Example: Reserved forests in Madhya Pradesh.
- Agriculture (Net Sown Area) – Land on which crops are sown and harvested. Example: Wheat cultivation in Punjab and Haryana, where net sown area exceeds 80% of total area.
- Non-agricultural uses – Land used for settlements, transport, and industry. Example: Land used for roads, railways, and factories.
Source: Resources and Development, Land Utilisation / Land Use Pattern in India
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Explanation
- The textbook gives a numbered list of land use categories under "Land Utilisation." Pick any three distinct ones (forests, net sown area, non-agricultural uses are clearest and easiest to illustrate).
- Each purpose needs one example — examiners award 1 mark per correct purpose + example pair.
- Avoid vague answers; name a specific crop, region, or activity as your example.
- Do not confuse "fallow land" with "net sown area" — fallow is uncultivated, even temporarily.