Question

34. The following table show the land under cultivation in India in units of million
hectares. What does the following information depict? Is it important to increase
the area under irrigation. Why
Cultivated Area over the years
Year
Cultivated Area ( million hectare)
1950 - 51
129
1990 - 91
157
2000 - 01
156
2010-11
156
2011 12 .
156
2012-13
155
2013 - 14
156
2014 - 15
155
table given above ​

Answer 1

The following information depicts the advancement or development in the agricultural sector. The 1950-51 data shows that how we had less area under cultivation during that time.

But as years went on, development took place.

Yes, it is important to increase the area under cultivation as the population is increasing day by day. In order to meet the demands of the growing population, area under cultivation should be increased that will increase the production.