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India has a huge population of over one billion and it is increasing at a very fast rate. According to 2011 census, the overall density of population is 382 person per. sq km. This is likely to increase further in future. This has created great demand for land. Every bit of land has been brought under the plough. Even the hill slopes have been cut into terraces for cultivation, which, on the other hand, has disturbed the natural ecosystem of the country and given rise to natural calamities. The pressure of increasing population and the practice of dividing land equally amongst the heirs has caused excessive sub-divisions of farm holdings. Consequently, the holdings have become smaller and fragmented. The small size of holdings makes farming activity uneconomical and leads to social tension, violence and discontentment.

Which of the following, according to the passage could be the main reason(s) of the problems of agriculture in India?

A)  Small and fragmented land holding of the farmers

B)  Lack of adequate irrigation facilities

C)  Increase in soil erosion

D)  Lack of storage of food grains

E)  All of these