Question

Across India, which factor has contributed to the reduction of net sown area as the economy shifts away from agriculture?

पर्याय

• Decline in population

• Increase in land ceilings

• Urbanization

• Expansion of forests

Answer 1

Across India, urbanization has reduced the net sown area as the economy shifts away from agriculture. As cities expand and economic activity moves to urban centers, agricultural land is converted for non-agricultural purposes.