Question

Small and micro farmers constitute the majority of the farming community in India. However, the area under cultivation by these farmers is very small.

What inferences can be drawn from the statement above?

• A. Small and micro farmers own less cultivable land.
• B. Most of the cultivable land is owned by large farmers.
• C. Small and micro farmers are able to maintain a larger area of land.
• D. Small farmers lack proper capital and labour.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Small farmers lack proper capital and labour.

Small and micro farmers have less cultivable land because these farmers lack the proper capital to own larger areas of land. To cultivate a larger area, small farmers have to rent land from large farmers, which require higher maintenance and funds.