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What percentage of rural households in India are small and marginal farmers?
What percentage of rural households in India are small and marginal farmers?
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The correct option is B 80
In the rural areas, the unorganised sector mostly comprises of landless agricultural labourers, small and marginal farmers, sharecroppers and artisans(such as weavers, blacksmiths, carpenters and goldsmiths). Nearly80 per cent of rural households in India are in small and marginal farmer category. These farmers need to be supported through adequate facility for timely delivery of seeds, agricultural inputs, credit, storage facilities and marketing outlets.
In the rural areas, the unorganised sector mostly comprises of landless agricultural labourers, small and marginal farmers, sharecroppers and artisans(such as weavers, blacksmiths, carpenters and goldsmiths). Nearly80 per cent of rural households in India are in small and marginal farmer category. These farmers need to be supported through adequate facility for timely delivery of seeds, agricultural inputs, credit, storage facilities and marketing outlets.
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