Question

What is a key challenge for Kerala's agricultural sector today?

• A. Increasing instances of crop loss due to unpredictable weather patterns and natural disasters.
• B. Lack of adequate access to modern agricultural technology and efficient marketing infrastructure.
• C. Declining interest in traditional farming and an aging farming population
• D. High cost of cultivation inputs and insufficient financial support or subsidies for farmers.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Declining interest in traditional farming and an aging farming population

• A major challenge is the shift away from agriculture, with younger generations preferring jobs in the services sector.

• This, coupled with an aging farmer base, poses a threat to the state's agricultural productivity.