Which among the following statements about the Indian agriculture is/are correct?1. India has the largest cropped area in the world2. Cropping pattern is dominated by cereal crop3. The average size of an Indian farm holding is too small for several agricultural operationsChoose the correct option from the codes given below:

• A. 2 & 3
• B. 1 & 2
• C. 1, 2 & 3
• D. 1 only

Answer: (C)

India has the world’s largest cropped area. The cropping pattern of foodgrains in India is dominated by cereal crops. The average size of an Indian farm holding is too small (below 2 hectares) which covers almost 80% of all Indian farmers.