Question

Why has the agriculture sector in India got a major set back in spite of increase in the GDP.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

(i) More and more land is used for construction of factories, warehouses and shelters which have reduced the land under cultivation. 

(ii) Soil gets degraded by the use of pesticides, fertilizers, over irrigation, etc., which leads to water logging and salinity.  

(iii) Today Indian farmers are facing a big challenge from international competition. 

(iv) Our government is reducing the public investment in agriculture, subsidy on fertilizers have decreased. 

(v) Reduction in import duties on agricultural products have proved detrimental to agriculture in the country.