HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
GENERAL AGRICULTURE
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Question
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An Indian farmer does not want his son to become a farmer.Reason 1-Challenges from international competition Reason 2-Reduction in govt expenditure on agricultureReason 3-Subsidy on fertilizer has increasedReason 4-Increase in import duty on agricultural products
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1, 2 3 correct but 4 incorrect
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1, 3 and 4 are correct and 2 is incorrect
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1, 2-incorrect and 3, 4 correct
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1, 2-correct and 3, 4, incorrect
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Poverty and illiteracy of the farmers prevent them from making large-scale capital investments and adopting scientific methods of cultivation. Small land holdings due to fast-growing population which leads to fragmentation of land at quick succession.
Detailed explanation-2: -Farmers need to deal with many problems, including how to: Cope with climate change, soil erosion and biodiversity loss. Satisfy consumers’ changing tastes and expectations. Meet rising demand for more food of higher quality.
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