Indian Geography
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:
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.
North-Eastern Zonal Council has eight states viz, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam. Taking states and UTs together, the Northern zonal council has the maximum number of states and UT.
The main reason of the dispersed settlement are Mountainous or heavy forested area, Poor soil fertility, Adverse climatic region, Less availability of arable land.