Reasons of Abandonment

Q. Which of the following steps can be taken to control the abandonment rate among farmers in Tamil Nadu?

1. Minimum wages should be introduced
2. Better farm tools should be provided
3. Better healthcare facilities should not be provided
4. Proper agricultural training should be given

Q.
Which of the following are reasons for farmers abandoning agriculture?

1. Shift to different occupations
2. Increase in demand for farmers in agriculture
3. Variability in the size of cultivable land
4. Lack of job security in agriculture

Q. The area under cultivation has decreased in Tamil Nadu due to .

1. sufficient rainfall
2. shortage of rainfall
3. proper training
4. sufficient wages

Q. In a span of five years, over 1.8 lakh landed farmers have abandoned farming because of .

1. shift in occupation
2. technology
3. lack of education
4. poor health

Q. Which of the following is the primary reason for the abandonment of agriculture?

1. Unavailability of advanced farm tools
2. Lack of agricultural education
3. Other occupations that are more rewarding
4. Increase in area of cultivable land

Q. The area under cropping keeps changing every year as per the rainfall.

What does the statement signify?

1. Rainfall does not affect the area of cultivable land.
2. Rainfall impacts farming opportunities.
3. Heavy rainfall disrupts roads and damages buildings.
4. Rainfall does not help in irrigation of crops.