Land designated for grazing animals is referred to as ___ and is primarily owned by local governments or village councils.

Permanent Pastures and Grazing Lands

True or False: Culturable wasteland refers to land that has been unused for over five years but can be cultivated with some effort.

True

What are the two primary types of land that are categorized as wasteland?

Barren and Wastelands and Culturable Wasteland

Fallow land is categorized into Current Fallow and ___, based on the duration of being left unused.

Fallow Other than Current Fallow

True or False: Net Area Sown refers to land that is left unused for one agricultural year to restore fertility.

False. Net Area Sown refers to land where crops are planted and harvested.

The total land area available for use is considered to be ___ and does not increase.

Fixed

True or False: Economic growth leads to a decrease in pressure on land resources due to technological advancements.

False. Economic growth increases pressure on land resources.

Expansion into marginal lands typically involves repurposing areas that were previously considered ___ for agricultural or industrial activities.

Unsuitable

In developing countries, the industrial and service sectors are growing faster than the ___ sector.

Agricultural

True or False: The demand for agricultural land decreases as the agricultural sector’s contribution to GDP declines.

False. The demand for agricultural land remains high despite a decreasing share of GDP for agriculture.

What are the main factors driving economic growth that impacts land use?

Increasing population, rising income levels, and technological advancements.

Fill in the blank: Urban expansion often requires more housing, roads, and industries, leading to ___ land use.

Higher

The increase in non-agricultural land use in India from 1950-51 to 2014-15 is primarily driven by ___ and ___ growth.

Industrial expansion and urban settlement growth

True or False: The expansion of forest area in India necessarily indicates an increase in actual forest cover.

False; the expansion is mainly due to increased forest demarcation, not necessarily more forest cover.

Current fallow lands have increased due to fluctuations in ___ and changes in ___ cycles.

Rainfall; cropping

What is the trend observed in the net area sown in India from 1950-51 to 2014-15?

The net area sown has increased due to the reclamation of previously uncultivated wasteland for agriculture.

True or False: The area under barren and wasteland has increased significantly due to agricultural pressure.

False; barren and wasteland areas have decreased as more lands are being utilized for productive purposes.

Fill in the blank: Culturable wasteland has decreased as these lands are brought into use for agriculture or ___ purposes.

Other

Short Answer: What are the implications of the decline in the area under tree crops and groves in India?

The decline reflects the increasing pressure to convert land for agricultural and other uses, impacting biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Common property resources (CPRs) are owned by ___ and intended for ___ use.

The state; community

True or False: Private land is owned by the community.

False. Private land is owned by individuals or groups of individuals.

What role do common property resources (CPRs) play in the livelihoods of landless and marginal farmers?

CPRs provide essential resources that support their income, particularly from livestock, due to limited access to land.

Fill in the blank: Women in rural areas often rely on CPRs for collecting ___ and ___, spending long hours gathering these resources.

Fuel; fodder

True or False: CPRs provide individual property rights to users.

False. CPRs are defined as community-owned resources with access and usage rights but without individual property rights.

What are some examples of common property resources (CPRs)?

Community forests, pasture lands, village water bodies, and other public spaces managed by groups larger than individual households.