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What is the primary difference between landless farmers and small plot cultivators in Palampur?
What is the primary difference between landless farmers and small plot cultivators in Palampur?
- Landless farmers cultivate large areas of land while small plot cultivators work on tiny plots.
- Small plot cultivators produce surplus crops while landless farmers struggle to make ends meet.
- Small plot cultivators use modern farming techniques while landless farmers use traditional methods.
- Landless farmers rely on wage labor while small plot cultivators own the land they cultivate. (correct)
Why is cultivation of small plots less than 2 hectares not financially viable in Palampur?
Why is cultivation of small plots less than 2 hectares not financially viable in Palampur?
- The size of the plots does not generate sufficient income due to their small scale. (correct)
- Modern machinery is not available for farming small plots efficiently.
- The small plots are infertile and produce low yields.
- Farmers lack the necessary skills to cultivate small plots effectively.
What makes some large farmers in Palampur more successful compared to small farmers?
What makes some large farmers in Palampur more successful compared to small farmers?
- Large farmers cultivate multiple crops in a year, increasing their income potential. (correct)
- Large farmers use traditional farming methods while small farmers use modern techniques.
- Large farmers own more land but are unable to utilize it effectively for cultivation.
- Small farmers are more efficient in utilizing capital for farming than large farmers.
How do farmers in Palampur manage their wheat produce in terms of consumption and surplus?
How do farmers in Palampur manage their wheat produce in terms of consumption and surplus?
Which crop is predominantly grown during the rainy season (kharif) in Palampur?
Which crop is predominantly grown during the rainy season (kharif) in Palampur?
What role does sugarcane cultivation play in the farming practices of Palampur?
What role does sugarcane cultivation play in the farming practices of Palampur?
Why do modern farming methods have limited usage in Palampur?
Why do modern farming methods have limited usage in Palampur?
'More than half the area of the village is covered by plots that are quite large in size' - Why might this be a disadvantage for some farmers in Palampur?
'More than half the area of the village is covered by plots that are quite large in size' - Why might this be a disadvantage for some farmers in Palampur?
'A few of the large farmers have land extending over 10 hectares or more' - Why might this fact be detrimental to the overall farming landscape of Palampur?
'A few of the large farmers have land extending over 10 hectares or more' - Why might this fact be detrimental to the overall farming landscape of Palampur?
