Consider the following statements with reference to the problems of Indian Agriculture since indepen...........

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Consider the following statements with reference to the problems of Indian Agriculture since independecne:

1. Most of the agricultural problems in the country are region specific.

2. High yielding varieties are highly susceptible to pests and diseases, the use of pesticides has increased significantly since 1960s.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

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Explanation:

The nature of problems faced by Indian agriculture varies according to agro-ecological and historical experiences of its different regions. Hence, most of the agricultural problems in the country are region specific. Yet, there are some problems which are common and range from physical constraints to institutional hindrances.
A detailed discussion on these problems follows:
Dependence on Erratic Monsoon.
Low productivity.
Constraints of Financial Resources and Indebtedness.
Lack of Land Reforms.
Small Farm Size and Fragmentation of Landholdings.
Lack of Commercialisation.
Vast Under-employment.
Degradation of Cultivable Land.