What is the average size of land holdings in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the average size of land holdings in India?
A. More than 10 hectares
B. 1-2 hectares
C. Less than 1 hectare
D. 5-10 hectares
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The average size of agricultural land holdings in India is about 1.08 hectares (as per census 2015-16), with a majority being marginal and small.

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