Q. Consider the following statements regarding agriculture:
1.The small and marginal land holdings account for 72% of landholdings.
2.60% of land under cultivation is dependent on Monsoons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: Uneconomical, Fragmented Land Holdings: The small and marginal land holdings (2 ha) account for 72% of landholdings (Economic Survey 2019-20) which is a major limitation to reap the benefits of economies of scale.
Out of the total net sown area s, 60% of land under cultivation is dependent on Monsoons. This condition is worsening due to climate change.
Source: FORUMIAS
