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Question
What can happen to Hasmukh’s farm after some years?
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Solution
Hasmukh’s farm will lose fertility after some years because Hasmukh is using chemical fertilizers. Hasmukh is in danger of falling into a debt trap as he has taken loans to buy tractors, seeds, and fertilizers. In the future, he may not be able to properly work on his farm.
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