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

Net Cropped Area

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Gross Cropped Area

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Net Sown Area

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Cultivated Area

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Solution

The correct option is C 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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