Question

Why has indian agriculture started a decline in the trend of food production?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Due to the following reasons food production is declining :—

(i) There has been a gradual shift from cultivation of food crops to cultivation of cash crops, fruits vegetable, etc.

(ii) Area under food crop has reduced due to rapid urbanisation.

(iii) More areas are being demanded for housing, setting up industries. etc.

(iv) The productivity of land is also declining due to heavy use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The Green Revolution has outlived its utility.

(v) Natural calamities like drought and flood have become frequent. Monsoon is still vital for food production.