What is the impact of 'land fragmentation' on agriculture? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What is the impact of 'land fragmentation' on agriculture?

A. Improves soil health

B. Increases irrigation

C. Reduces economies of scale and mechanization

D. Increases efficiency

Answer: Option C

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Fragmented holdings make it difficult to use machinery, adopt improved technologies, and achieve economies of scale, reducing overall productivity.

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