What is a common challenge faced by intensive subsistence farmers in India?

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Decreasing land size due to inheritance

Lack of water sources

High land fertility

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B. Decreasing land size due to inheritance

Intensive subsistence farmers often face challenges due to land being divided among heirs, leading to reduced farm sizes.

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