Main features of indian agriculture?
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Answer:
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Main source of national income.
Main source of employment.
International importance.
Source of saving.
Basis of economic development.
Basis of foreign trade.
Disguised unemployment.
Seasonal occupation.
Supplier of raw materials to industrial sector.
Supply of wage goods.
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Explanation:
a. Indian agricultural system is traditional where old technology and methods are still in use. In Prairies agricultural system is advanced and modern methods are followed for the purpose of production.
b. The Indian agricultural system is labour intensive whereas in prairies agriculture is capital intensive.
c. The agricultural farms in India are smaller due to land fragmentation and meant to suffice domestic needs. But in Prairies farms are meant for commercial purpose. Hence, large hectres of land are brought under cultivation.
d.Indian farmers lack in irrigation system and have poor quality seeds and fertilisers. Prairies have well developed irrigation system and good quality seeds and fertilisers