When inheritance divides land into smaller pieces, which problem increases in agriculture?

Correct answer: Economic holding size reduces and profitable farming becomes difficult

The direct answer is option A: inheritance-based division can reduce the size of an economic holding and make profitable farming difficult. When land passes to several heirs, each person may receive a smaller share. If the shares are scattered, the difficulty is even greater. Step by step: one holding is divided; each plot becomes smaller; fixed costs such as irrigation, tools, fencing, and supervision are spread over less land; machinery may be uneconomical; total marketable output and income may fall. Option A is correct because it connects inheritance, small holdings, and profitability. Option B is wrong because division does not automatically export crops. Option C is wrong because irrigation still costs money and may cost more per unit on scattered plots. Option D is wrong because inheritance divides land rather than automatically consolidating it. Memory cue: more heirs can mean smaller plots, higher unit costs, and weaker economies of scale.