The ratio of gross cropped area to the net sown area is called

Cropping intensity is defined as the ratio of the gross cropped area to the net sown area, usually expressed as a percentage [1]. Net sown area represents the physical extent of land on which crops are sown and harvested at least once a year [2]. Gross cropped area, also known as total cropped area, refers to the aggregate area of all crops raised in an agricultural year, counting land as many times as it is sown [1]. For instance, if a 1000-hectare field is sown twice, the gross cropped area is 2000 hectares, resulting in a cropping intensity of 200% [3]. This metric serves as a crucial indicator of land-use efficiency and agricultural intensification, reflecting how many times a piece of land is utilized within a single year. Higher intensity often correlates with better irrigation facilities and modern farming practices [3].

Sources

1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 10: Spatial Organisation of Agriculture > AGRICULTURAL INTENSITY > p. 13
2. [2] NCERT. (2022). Contemporary India II: Textbook in Geography for Class X (Revised ed.). NCERT. > Chapter 1: The Rise of Nationalism in Europe > LAND UTILISATION > p. 6
3. [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 10: Spatial Organisation of Agriculture > AGRICULTURAL INTENSITY > p. 14