Q.11
Livestock Production Management- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024
MCQ (Single Correct) +4 −1
The rainfed area in India is approximately
EXPLANATION Agronomy, Tillage & Field Crop Production
  • Statistical Scope: India has a total net cultivated area of approximately 140–141 million hectares (mha).
  • Rainfed Proportion: Rainfed agriculture accounts for roughly 51–52% of the total net sown area in the country, which translates statistically to approximately 70–73 million hectares (mha). (Correct answer: Option 4)
  • Contribution: Rainfed areas contribute significantly to coarse cereals, pulses, and oilseed production in India. Among the given options, 70 mha accurately represents the extent of rainfed cultivated land.
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