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Question 1

What percentage of India's total land is classified as Net Sown Area according to the Agricultural Census 2015-16?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 54% of India's total land is classified as Net Sown Area (NSA) based on the Agricultural Census 2015-16.

Question 2

Which government scheme focuses on expanding irrigation coverage to improve Land Resources productivity?

Accepted Answer

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) aims to expand irrigation coverage to about 28.5 million hectares of Land Resources by promoting micro-irrigation and watershed development.

Question 3

How does land fragmentation affect agricultural productivity on Land Resources?

Accepted Answer

Land fragmentation, with over 85% of farmers holding less than two hectares, hinders mechanization, limits economies of scale, and reduces the overall productivity and sustainability of Land Resources.

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Land Resources: Class 12 NCERT Geography Guide for CBSE