Question

Which of the following is a key feature of the agricultural economy in Kerala?

• A. High production of rice and wheat
• B. Large-scale corporate farming
• C. Fragmented landholding and small-scale farming
• D. Dominance of food grain exports

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Fragmented landholding and small-scale farming

Kerala’s agricultural economy is characterized by small and fragmented landholdings, where small-scale farming dominates. This has both advantages, such as community-based farming practices, and challenges like limited scalability and productivity.