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Agriculture · Q359

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 359

Q359

In India, the total area covered under the cultivation of food grain crops is

A.
Less than 100 million hectares
B.
Between 100 and 150 million hectares
Answer
C.
Between 150 and 200 million hectares
D.
More than 200 million hectares

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
India is an agricultural country. 70% of the population relies on agriculture for their livelihood. As per the survey done at the end of the fiscal year 2021, in India, the total area covered under the cultivation of food grain crops is between 100 - 150 million hectares. While other crops like cotton, jute and other commercial products are outside of this. The total production of food grains in India is about 316 million tons, as recorded during 2020 - 21.