Agriculture Census 2010-2011 provides agricultural estimates
Q. According to the Agriculture Census, total number of operational holdings was estimated at _____ million.- Published on 10 Dec 15a. 134.35
b. 136.35
c. 138.35
d. None of the above
ANSWER: 138.35
As per this census, the total number of operational holdings was estimated at 138.35 million. Other finds are as follows:
1. The total operated area equalled 159.59 million hectare.
2. The average size of the holding was estimated as 1.15 hectare. The average size of holdings has shown a stable declining trend over various Agriculture Censuses since, 1970-71.
3. The Gross Cropped Area (GCA) was pegged at 193.76 million hectare.
4. AP, Karnataka, Gujarat, MP, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, UP, Punjab, and WB together account for about 78 per cent of the Gross Cropped Area in the nation.
This census is conducted every 5 years to collect information on status of agricultural holdings in the nation.
