Question
Why is the food grain production low in India?

Answer

India is an agrarian country and more than half the populations are involved in agriculture.
  • However, the agricultural production is less due to some unfavourable factors.
  • These are poverty and illiteracy of farmers.
  • There is irregular rainfall and inadequate irrigation facilities.
  • Due to over-population the sizes of the farms are small and there is less mechanization.
  • All farmers cannot afford chemical fertilizers, hybrid seeds and use of electricity.
  • Hectare wise production is low compared to other countries.

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