Question

Which of the following are reasons for farmers abandoning agriculture?

• A. Shift to different occupations
• B. Increase in demand for farmers in agriculture
• C. Variability in the size of cultivable land
• D. Lack of job security in agriculture

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

Lack of job security in agriculture

Most farmers are abandoning agriculture for various opportunities in other sectors. The fluctuations in the size of cultivable land make the sector very uncertain. Farmers either grow a good amount of crops in one year, or they face losses. This also decreases their sense of job security.