Question

The land under cultivation has got reduced day by day. Can you imagine its consequences​

Answer 1

Answer:

Consequences of reduction of agricultural land: (i)India will turn in to food deficit from food surplus country. (ii)India will face shortage of raw material for its agriculture based industries. (iii)The poor farmers will become poorer and it will also lead to sharp rise in prices of the agricultural items.

Answer 2

Answer:

A declining area of land under cultivation has many consequences. These are:

→ Food shortage for the increasing population

→ Rise in price of food grains

→ Unemployment and loss of livelihood for farmers

→ Shortage of supply of raw material for agro-industries

→ Adverse effect on export trade as agricultural products comprise a major section of international trade