The ratio between gross and net cropped area is called an index of

A. Cropping intensity

B. Multiple cropping

C. High intensity cropping

D. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The ratio between gross and net cropped area is called an index of cropping intensity. It can also be termed the intensity of crop rotation.
Gross cropped area is the total area sown once or more than once in a year whereas Net sown area is the area sown with crops but is counted only once.