Test: The Story of Palampur- 1 - UPSC MCQ

Fertilizers and pesticides contain chemicals. Excess amount of these chemicals in the soil are harmful to microorganisms like bacteria, as a result of which they die. Because of their addition, soil fertility may get increased for a short time period, but in a long run they make the land barren.

The farmers of Haryana were the first to try out modern farming methods in India by using HYV(High Yielding Variety) seeds and modern equipment for the growth of mainly wheat in North India.

• Both the Assertion and Reason statements are true.
• Land indeed is a natural resource, whereas capital is created by human effort and investment.
• It is possible to increase capital through various means such as investments, savings, and borrowing.
• On the other hand, land is a fixed resource, and its quantity cannot be increased.
• Therefore, the Reason provided correctly explains why the Assertion is true, making Option A the correct answer.

In farming, land is considered a natural resource as it is a fixed asset essential for agricultural activities. Proper land management is crucial for sustainable farming practices.

The term 'yield' is used for measuring the crop produced on a given piece of land during a single year.

Physical capital is of two different types – working capital and fixed capital.

Farmers usually retain a portion of the wheat for personal consumption and sell the surplus in the market to generate income for various purposes, such as reinvesting in farming equipment or lending to other farmers in need.

• The Assertion is true as large and medium farmers in Palampur indeed sell surplus farm products and allocate a portion of their earnings towards purchasing capital for the next farming season.
• The Reason is also true because by selling surplus farm products and saving a part of their earnings, these farmers are indeed able to accumulate capital for farming from their own savings.
• Furthermore, the Reason correctly explains why the Assertion is true. The process of selling surplus products and saving earnings enables farmers to generate capital for future farming activities, establishing a direct link between the two statements.

Multiple cropping and modern farming methods are used to increase agricultural productivity.

In the kind of crops grown and facilities available, Palampur would resemble a village of the western part of the state of Uttar Pradesh. All land is cultivated in Palampur. No land is left idle. During the rainy season (kharif) farmers grow jowar and bajra. The above statement is True.