Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Physical Factors: Punjab and Haryana lie on flat, fertile alluvial plains with favourable climate and rich soils, making large-scale cultivation easy. In contrast, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur have rugged mountainous topography, dense forests, and steep slopes that severely limit cultivable land.

Human Factors: Punjab and Haryana have high population density, advanced technology, irrigation facilities, and a strong agricultural tradition. Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur have low population density, limited technological capability, poor infrastructure, and depend more on forests for their livelihood.

Thus, land use is determined by the combined effect of topography, soil, climate, and human factors like technology and culture.

Source: Resources and Development, Land Use Pattern in India

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• The textbook directly states: "The 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." — quote or paraphrase this for full marks.
• Always contrast both regions and both types of factors (physical + human) to score all 3 marks.
• Mention specific examples: flat plains vs. mountains, irrigation/technology vs. poor infrastructure.
• Avoid vague answers — examiners look for linked reasoning, not just listing factors.