UPSC Geography Soil Question Bank Soil, Natural Vegetation, Wildlife and Agriculture of India

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    Which of the following statements relating to Indian agriculture is/are correct?
    1. India has the World's largest cropped area.
    2. Cropping pattern is dominated by cereal crop.
    3. The average size of an Indian farm holding is too small for several agricultural operations.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    A) 1 only                         

    B) 1 and 2 only

    C) 2 and 3 only    

    D) 1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    India has the world's largest cropped and irrigated area. The cropping pattern of food grains in India is dominated by cereal crop. The average size of an Indian farm holding is below 2 hectares which constitute almost 80% of all Indian farmers.


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