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What is a key factor in food security within India?

1

Only fertilizer usage

2

Crop diversification

3

Technological stagnation

4

Limited agricultural land

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Answer

B. Crop diversification

Solution:

Crop diversification is essential for food security as it reduces dependency on a single crop and enhances resilience against pests and market fluctuations.

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