Question

How much area is the cultivable land out of India’s total geographical area?

(a) 186 million hectares

(b) 145 million hectares

(c) 166 million hectares

(d) 200 million hectares

I have been asked this question in an interview for internship.

My question is taken from Scope of Mechanisation topic in section Farm Mechanisation & Power of Farm Machinery

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) 166 million hectares

For explanation I would say: India is a vast country, covering about 329 million hectares geographical area. Out of total geographical area, about 166 million hectares is cultivable land and net sown area is about 142 million hectares.