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1. Land Resources Understanding, Issues, and Solutions

2. Submission Details Submitted by: Jasnoor Singh Roll No: 28222434513 Class: MBA (FYIP) 3rd Sem Subject: Environmental Studies (EVS) Submitted to: Dr. Reetu College: Guru Nanak Dev University College, Jalandhar

3. Index 1. Introduction 2. Meaning & Definition 3. Lithosphere 4. Importance 5. Types 6. Issues 7. Problems 8. Effects 9. Prevention 10. Case Study 11. Conclusion 12. Thank You

4. Introduction Land is a natural resource that supports all life. It provides food, shelter, and raw materials. A vital part of the environment.

5. Meaning “Land” refers to the solid surface of the Earth. Includes mountains, valleys, plains, and plateaus. Used for agriculture, housing, industries, and forests.

6. Definition According to FAO: “Land is a delineable area of the Earth’s surface encompassing all attributes of the biosphere.”

7. Lithosphere The lithosphere is the Earth’s solid outer layer. Includes rocks, mountains, soil, and minerals. Supports plant growth and human activities.

8. Importance Basis of agriculture and food production. Provides raw materials. Supports forests, biodiversity, and infrastructure.

9. Types • Forest Land • Agricultural Land • Fallow Land • Urban/Industrial Land

10. Issues • Soil erosion • Urbanization • Deforestation • Overgrazing

11. Problems • Land degradation • Loss of fertility • Drought and desertification

12. Effects • Reduced crop yield • Climate imbalance • Migration from rural areas

13. Prevention • Afforestation • Terrace farming • Soil conservation • Controlled grazing

14. Case Study: Rajasthan Rajasthan faces soil erosion and desertification. Overgrazing and deforestation increase desert spread. Government introduced watershed management and tree planting.

15. Government Steps • Desert Development Programme (DDP) • National Afforestation Programme • Land Reclamation Projects

16. Conclusion Land is essential for survival. Sustainable use ensures future safety.

17. Summary Meaning, problems, and prevention of land degradation covered. Conservation is everyone’s duty.

18. Thank You Presented by: Jasnoor Singh