Write a note of agricultural development in India.
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*Indian agriculture began by 9000 BCE on north-west India as a result of early cultivation of plants, and domestication of crops and animals. Settled life soon followed with implements and techniques being developed for agriculture. Double monsoons led to two harvests being reaped in one year.
*The term 'Green Revolution' refers to a sustained and continuous increase in agricultural productivity or a yield per acre take-off in traditional agriculture. The stress is on intensive rather than extensive cultivation so as to raise productivity per hectare.
*Agriculture has been boosted with modern technology, equipment, communication etc. Farmers are given real time help through help lines, weather alerts etc. India is one of the major exporters of fruits, vegetables etc. It also occupies a major share in the global market for the production of rice and wheat.