GENERAL GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Agriculture-primarily the cultivation of rice, corn (maize), and wheat-engages most of Nepal’s population and accounts for well over half of the country’s export earnings.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Nepal, the economy is dominated by agriculture because more than 70 percent population is depended on agriculture. Only approximately 20 percent of the total land area was cultivable. Terai is suitable for crops production, mountain and hill is suitable for fruit and animal husbandry.

Detailed explanation-3: -Agriculture sector engages around 66% of the total population in Nepal. It contributes one-third of the nation’s GDP with significant contribution to national economy. It creates a diverse array of jobs and employment from farming to small-scale enterprises.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cereal crops-Nepalese agriculture is dominated by cereal crops. Rice, maize and wheat constitute more than 80% of cereal area and production. Rice solely contributes to 20.8% of AGDP and is the major cereal crop.