Question

What is agriculture?
A. The utilization of land for development works.
B. The cultivation of land for raising crops.
C. The utilization of land for infrastructure.
D. None of these.

Answer 1

Hint:
> It includes both plants and livestock.
> It was the main reason for the development of a sedentary lifestyle.
> It started around 12000 years ago.

Complete answer:
Option A, ‘the utilization of land for development works’ is defined as the total number of arrangements, activities and inputs that people undertake on a certain land cover type’. The land is used for a variety of categories such as for recreational purposes which include parks, playgrounds, swimming pools for the enjoyment of the people. Lands are also used for transport, residential and commercial purposes. So, it is not related to agriculture and an incorrect answer.

Option B, ‘the cultivation of land for raising crops’ is defined as agriculture, i.e. agriculture is the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock, farming and animal husbandry.
Agriculture consists of production, processing, marketing and distribution of crops. It is the most important component in the contribution of national income. The sector provides fodder for domestic animals such as cows etc. It has great significance in the international trade of products like sugar, tea, spices, tobacco, coffee etc. On the other hand, it is also a great source of raw material such as cotton, fabric, sugar, edible as well as non-edible oils.
It has created great employment opportunities which help in reducing unemployment in developing countries. Thus, it is the correct answer.

Option C. ‘the utilization of land for infrastructure’ involves the use of land for highways, roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, etc. It can be defined as the physical networks of land necessary for the economic development of any country. So. It is not the correct answer.

Option D is an invalid option.

Therefore, the correct answer is B

Note:
> Every year the agriculture sector grows at an approximate rate of 2 per cent.
> In the year 2019, various initiatives have been taken like digital innovation, leveraging the Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) etc.
> In the 21st century 2 billion people are still dependent on it.