Question

Describe five important causes of low agricultural productivity in India.

Explain three causes of low agriculture productivity in India.

Answer 1

1. Heavy pressure of population on agriculture leading to fragmentation and smaller landholdings.
2. Discouraging rural atmosphere due to illiteracy, superstition, and traditional customs restricting adoption of modern methods.
3. Small and uneconomic size of landholdings, making scientific cultivation difficult.
4. Lack of adequate irrigation facilities; about 60% of cropped area depends on uncertain rainfall.
5. Use of old methods and tools instead of modern technology; limited availability of good seeds, fertilisers, and agricultural finance.