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Question

The cause of Low productivity in Indian agriculture is:

  1. More people than required are engaged in agricultural work
  2. Small size of holding
  3. Backward or old technology of production
  4. All of the above

Answer:

Option D: All of the above

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “All of the above”.

All the options listed contribute to low productivity in Indian agriculture:

1) More people than required are engaged in agricultural work can lead to inefficiencies.
2) Small size of holdings can limit economies of scale and hinder mechanization.
3) Backward or old technology of production can result in lower yields compared to modern agricultural practices.