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Which of the following are the causes of low productivity in Indian agriculture? (i) Rural…

Subdivision and fragmentation of holdings and reliance on rainfed cultivation contribute to low agricultural productivity. Fragmentation limits efficient use of farm…

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Which of the following are the causes of low productivity in Indian agriculture?
(i) Rural industrialisation
(ii) Land ceilings
(iii) Sub-division and fragmentation of land holdings
(iv) Rainfed areas

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Subdivision and fragmentation of holdings and reliance on rainfed cultivation contribute to low agricultural productivity. Fragmentation limits efficient use of farm resources, while dependence on rainfall makes water availability uncertain.

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