Marginal Farmer Land Holding
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Question (English)
Marginal farmers in India own about less than how many hectares?
- 0.5 hectare
- 0.8 hectare ✓ Correct
- 1.0 hectare
- 2.0 hectares
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
About 78% of Indian farmers are marginal farmers owning about less than 0.8 hectare but accounting for 20% of India's cultivable land.
Key Points:
- For such farmers, organic agriculture is more profitable.
- It benefits in terms of money and soil conservation in the long run.
- Small and marginal farmers may find it difficult to adapt to large-scale organic production initially.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: The correct threshold is less than 0.8 hectare.
📚 About this Topic — CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
This multiple choice question is from CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-5: RURAL DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.
