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UPSC Prelims 1989 · Agriculture · Seeds, Water and Fertiliser
Which of the following agricultural holdings have a largest percentage in India?
- (a) Marginal holdings
- (b) Small holdings
- (c) Medium holdings
- (d) Large holdings
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (a) Marginal holdings
Marginal holdings (under 1 ha) are about 68% of all holdings.
Why the others are wrong
(b) Small holdings (1–2 ha) are about 18%.
(d) Large holdings (10 ha+) are under 1%.
The trap
None.
🔒 Agri Census 2015–16: marginal 68%, small 18%; average holding ~1.08 ha.
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