Questions Answers For All Chapters – Geography Class 8
Land Use
Q 1. Examine the statements and correct the incorrect ones.
(A) Mining is not a type of land use.
Answer: (A) Incorrect – Mining is a type of land use as mineral-rich land is used for mining.
(B) There are factories in the Central Business District.
Answer: (B) Correct – Factories are located in the Central Business District (CBD).
(C) In urban areas, the largest area is used for residential purposes.
Answer: (C) Correct – In urban areas, the largest area is used for residential purposes due to higher population density.
(D) The village attendant issues the 7/12 extract.
Answer: (D) Incorrect – The village attendant does not issue the 7/12 extract; it is issued by the talathi (village officer).
(E) In rural areas residential areas occupy large tracts.
Answer: (E) Incorrect – In rural areas, residential areas do not occupy large tracts; agricultural and forest lands cover more area.
(F) Extract 7 indicates Record of Rights.
Answer: (F) Correct – Extract 7 indicates Record of Rights.
(G) Extract 12 indicates change in ownership.
Answer: (G) Incorrect – Extract 12 indicates the type of crop grown, not the change in ownership.
Q 2. Give geographical reasons.
(A) Landuse for public facility are extremely important in urban areas.
Answer:
- Public utility areas like hospitals, schools, police stations, and post offices are essential for managing the needs of a dense population.
- These services help reduce the stress caused by high population density and ensure smooth urban living.
(B) The record of the ownership of nonagricultural land is the same as that of the agricultural land.
Answer:
- Incorrect – Ownership of agricultural land is recorded in the 7/12 extract maintained by the revenue department.
- Ownership of non-agricultural land is recorded in the Property Card maintained in urban land records.
(C) A region can be classified as developed or developing on the basis of landuse.
Answer:
- In developed regions, more land is used for infrastructure, commercial, and residential purposes.
- In developing regions, more land is under agriculture and open spaces, indicating lower urbanisation and infrastructure development.
Q 3. Write answers.
(A) Why is agriculture important in rural land use?
Answer:
- Agriculture is the main occupation in rural areas.
- Fertile land is used for growing crops, and agro-based activities provide employment.
- Forest products, grasslands for grazing, and fallow land are also linked to agricultural use.
(B) State the factors affecting land use.
Answer:
- Geographical factors – Climate, topography, soil quality, and availability of water.
- Economic factors – Development of industries and trade.
- Social factors – Population density and lifestyle.
- Political factors – Government policies and urban planning.
(C) Clarify the differences between rural and urban land uses.
Answer:
| Rural Land Use | Urban Land Use |
|---|---|
| Mainly for agriculture, forest, and grazing | Mainly for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes |
| Sparse population | Dense population |
| Large land areas available | Limited land availability |
| Low infrastructure development | High infrastructure development |
(D) Differentiate between 7/12 extract and property card.
Answer:
| 7/12 Extract | Property Card |
|---|---|
| Records ownership of agricultural land | Records ownership of non-agricultural land |
| Issued by the revenue department | Issued by urban land records office |
| Includes details of land ownership, type of crops, and loans | Includes details of city survey number, plot number, tax, and area |
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