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Internal Migration in India

Internal Migration in India: Challenges, Benefits, Solutions

 Internal migration in India is constantly on the rise. Internal migration means the migration of population within the territories of the country. NSSO report says 29% population is internally migrated. Rate of migration to urban centres higher than to rural % migration higher in females- main reason marriage Causes of Migration: Unequal social and economic …

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Land Reforms in India

Geography Notes: Land Reforms in India

Land Reforms in India Zamindari system introduced by the British had distorted the pattern of land ownership. They introduced a class of Zamindars who suddenly became owners of large tracts of land. This meant that a lot of farmers suddenly became landless and sharecroppers. This also promoted feudalism. The following measures were taken by the …

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Land Usage pattern in India

Geography Optional: Land Usage Pattern In India

The Land Usage Pattern in India is summarized below. Land use means the different ways in which the human beings utilize the land the dwell upon. This could include leaving the land as it is, forestry, agriculture, construction, grazing pastures etc. Net Sown Area  It is the total absolute value of the area cropped. This …

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