Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Physical Factors:
Punjab and Haryana lie on the flat Indo-Gangetic plains with fertile alluvial soil and favourable climate, making almost the entire area suitable for cultivation. Arunachal Pradesh is mountainous and heavily forested, with rugged terrain that prevents large-scale farming.

Human Factors:
Punjab and Haryana have high population density, advanced technology, irrigation infrastructure, and strong agricultural traditions. Arunachal Pradesh lacks infrastructural development, has low population density, and its tribal communities rely more on forests than farming.

Thus, physical and human factors together explain the stark contrast in NSA.

Source: Resources and Development, Land Use Pattern in India

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• The question directly links to the textbook line: "use of land is determined both by physical factors such as topography, climate, soil types as well as human factors such as population density, technological capability and culture and traditions."
• Examiners expect you to apply both physical AND human factors — missing either costs marks.
• Mention specific physical features (plains vs. mountains) and specific human factors (technology, infrastructure, tradition) for full credit.
• Keep it balanced: roughly one point per factor type per region.