Which land-use category has grown fastest in India since 1950-51?
ABarren wasteland
BNon-agricultural uses
CPermanent pastures
DCulturable wasteland
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Non-agricultural uses
1. Industry, services and settlements have expanded.
2. Area under non-agricultural uses rose fastest.
3. Pastures and wastelands declined.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 5, Land Resources and Agriculture._
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