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Traditional occupations in India - Agriculture
Practice questions
The livelihood of a landless agricultural labourer depends most on what?In climate-resilient farming, drought-tolerant seeds are selected for what purpose?What threat does borrowing from a moneylender at high interest create for a farmer livelihood?What is the main livelihood purpose of crop insurance?What is the strongest link between watershed management and rainfed agricultural livelihood?What is the risk management benefit of mixed cropping or intercropping?Temporary migration of rural families in the agricultural off-season may indicate what?Precision agriculture can be useful for a small farmer only when which condition is met?How can high-quality seeds affect agricultural income?What is the most correct benefit of using fertiliser based on soil testing?What problem may a farmer face in the absence of market information?What is the main benefit of cooperative marketing for small producers?Even after MSP is announced, a farmer may sell to a local trader at a lower price. What is the most likely reason?What practical benefit can a crop-based family get by adding livestock in mixed farming?What can be one possible pressure of rapid urbanisation on agricultural livelihood?Why is agriculture considered not only an income source but a livelihood system?What can be the importance of traditional agricultural knowledge in sustainable farming?Why were the benefits of Green Revolution technologies not received equally?Why may a farmer invest less in long-term land improvement under insecure tenancy?Before buying a farm machine, what should a small farmer analyse first?