is defined as the physical extent on land in which crops are grown and harvested.

Net Sown Area

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Cultivated Area

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Gross Cropped Area

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Net Cropped Area

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Solution

The correct option is A Net Sown Area
Lands available for cultivation can be classified under 'Net Sown Area' and 'Gross Cropped Area'. Net Sown Area is defined as the physical extent on land in which crops are grown and harvested. Gross Cropped Area is the area sown more than once in an agricultural year plus net sown area.

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Q59. Consider the following statements related to cropping seasons in India.

1. Kharif crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June.

2. Rabi Crops are grown with the onset of monsoon in different parts of the country and these are harvested in September-October.

3. Zaid is a short season during the summer months in between the rabi and the kharif seasons.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are NOT correct?

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