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The reasons for low productivity in Indian agriculture is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Overcrowding in Agriculture
  2. Small Land Holding
  3. Traditional agriculture practices
  4. All of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: All of the above

Explanation: The correct answer is D. All of the above. Indian agriculture faces several challenges that result in low productivity. Overcrowding in agriculture leads to disguised unemployment and reduces per capita income. Small and fragmented landholdings make modern farming techniques uneconomical. Traditional farming practices, low mechanisation, and poor irrigation facilities further reduce efficiency. These factors combined limit the overall agricultural output.