Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,9,4,9,0,3,1
keywords:
{'indian agriculture': [3, 0, 2, 4], 'mechanization': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'tractors': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'poverty': [0, 1, 0, 3], 'peasants': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'small holdings': [1, 0, 0, 0]}
The correct answer is option 1: small holdings. Mechanization of Indian agriculture on a considerable scale is not possible due to the small size of landholdings in India. Many farmers in India have small plots of land, which makes it challenging to adopt mechanized farming techniques. Machinery such as tractors and harvesters require a significant amount of space to operate efficiently, which is often not available in small landholdings. Additionally, the cost of purchasing and maintaining agricultural machinery is high, making it unaffordable for many small-scale farmers. As a result, manual labor-intensive methods continue to be prevalent in Indian agriculture.