Marginal Farmers Cultivable Land Share
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Question (English)
Marginal farmers accounting for 78% of Indian farmers hold what percentage of India's cultivable land?
- 10 per cent
- 20 per cent ✓ Correct
- 30 per cent
- 50 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Marginal farmers account for about 78% of Indian farmers but hold only 20 per cent of India's cultivable land.
Key Points:
- This shows the skewed distribution of land in India.
- For these farmers, organic farming is more profitable.
- Small landholdings make large-scale commercial farming difficult.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A, C, D: The correct share is 20 per cent of cultivable land.
📚 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.
