State whether true/false.

The land under forest has increased significantly since 1960-61.

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Detailed Solution

The given statement is false.
The land resources in India are utilised for several purposes like grazing, cultivation, forest land, and construction purposes. The increasing global population has led to the conversion of forest lands to cultivable lands or for infrastructure purposes. The improper use of land, land degradation due to mining and overgrazing, and land used for non-agricultural use have led to a slower growth rate of forests. The land under forest cover has increased by just 4% since 1960-61 due to these reasons. The majority of land in India is now under cultivation or is used for construction. India is yet to achieve the recommended one-third forest cover.
The correct statement should be that the land area under forest has not increased by just 4 % and not significantly, since 1960-61.

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