| What percentage of the north eastern region is covered with hills and mountains? | About 72% area of the north eastern region is covered with hills and mountains. | About 72% area of the north eastern region is covered with hills and mountains. The effective land
holding available for agriculture (~15%) in the region is much less than India's national average
(~45%). Hilly land is ~ 3-4 times poor in production compared to the plain fertile land. This poses
a great challenge to the livelihood of hill farmers. To overcome these challenges, there is an urgent
need to design sustainable crop production models, which minimize the farming risk and ensures
livelihood security. The most innovative approach to enhance the agricultural productivity is system
diversification which includes practices like sustainable intensification, moisture conservation
measures, agroforestry, integrated farming systems and organic farming. | 0 | factual | 1.0 | https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/download/163904/59180/452111 | About 72% area of the north eastern region is covered with hills and mountains. | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000007","location":{"page":1,"block":7,"bbox":[79.72,275.62,519.02,384.87],"column":null,"reading_order":7}}] | 1.0 | valid |
| How does the effective land holding for agriculture in the north eastern region compare to India's national average? | The effective land
holding available for agriculture (~15%) in the region is much less than India's national average | About 72% area of the north eastern region is covered with hills and mountains. The effective land
holding available for agriculture (~15%) in the region is much less than India's national average
(~45%). Hilly land is ~ 3-4 times poor in production compared to the plain fertile land. This poses
a great challenge to the livelihood of hill farmers. To overcome these challenges, there is an urgent
need to design sustainable crop production models, which minimize the farming risk and ensures
livelihood security. The most innovative approach to enhance the agricultural productivity is system
diversification which includes practices like sustainable intensification, moisture conservation
measures, agroforestry, integrated farming systems and organic farming. | 80 | relationship | 1.0 | https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/download/163904/59180/452111 | The effective land
holding available for agriculture (~15%) in the region is much less than India's national average | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000007","location":{"page":1,"block":7,"bbox":[79.72,275.62,519.02,384.87],"column":null,"reading_order":7}}] |
| How does the productivity of hilly land in the north eastern region compare to plain fertile land? | Hilly land is ~ 3-4 times poor in production compared to the plain fertile land. | About 72% area of the north eastern region is covered with hills and mountains. The effective land
holding available for agriculture (~15%) in the region is much less than India's national average
(~45%). Hilly land is ~ 3-4 times poor in production compared to the plain fertile land. This poses
a great challenge to the livelihood of hill farmers. To overcome these challenges, there is an urgent
need to design sustainable crop production models, which minimize the farming risk and ensures
livelihood security. The most innovative approach to enhance the agricultural productivity is system
diversification which includes practices like sustainable intensification, moisture conservation
measures, agroforestry, integrated farming systems and organic farming. | 206 | factual | 1.0 | https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/download/163904/59180/452111 | Hilly land is ~ 3-4 times poor in production compared to the plain fertile land. | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000007","location":{"page":1,"block":7,"bbox":[79.72,275.62,519.02,384.87],"column":null,"reading_order":7}}] |
| What is the composition of the north eastern region's landscape in terms of hilly terrain and plains? | The region’s landscape is a blend of about
18.37 Mha of hilly terrain and 7.84 Mha of plains. | HE north eastern region (NER) of India spans ~
26.3 Mha. The region’s landscape is a blend of about
18.37 Mha of hilly terrain and 7.84 Mha of plains. The
distinctive geography of the northeast region (NER)
showcases a variety of altitudinal zones: low-altitude
areas comprise an impressive 56% of the region, mid-
altitude regions make up 33%, and high-altitude zones
account for the remaining portion. Rainfed agriculture,
predominantly centered around rice monocropping,
covers over 80% of the cultivated land. Approximately,
84% of the soil in the region is acidic and low in
available phosphorus and zinc but high to medium in
available nitrogen and potash, further complicating
the agricultural productivity. Surface water is the
primary source of irrigation in the region, leading to
a lower water-use efficiency. The region’s agriculture
is mostly rainfed, with many areas experiencing only
one cropping cycle per year, often during the kharif
season. As a result, the cropping intensity is low, at
approximately 131.4%, primarily due to mono-cropping
and subsistence farming. Hence, system diversification
presents a potential solution to address these challenges
by reducing the reliance on monocropping, enhancing
ecological resilience, promoting higher income and
improving the food security of the region. Introduction
of high-value crops can enhance the productivity,
while adoption of |
| What percentage of cultivated land in the north eastern region is covered by rainfed agriculture centered around rice monocropping? | Rainfed agriculture,
predominantly centered around rice monocropping,
covers over 80% of the cultivated land. | HE north eastern region (NER) of India spans ~
26.3 Mha. The region’s landscape is a blend of about
18.37 Mha of hilly terrain and 7.84 Mha of plains. The
distinctive geography of the northeast region (NER)
showcases a variety of altitudinal zones: low-altitude
areas comprise an impressive 56% of the region, mid-
altitude regions make up 33%, and high-altitude zones
account for the remaining portion. Rainfed agriculture,
predominantly centered around rice monocropping,
covers over 80% of the cultivated land. Approximately,
84% of the soil in the region is acidic and low in
available phosphorus and zinc but high to medium in
available nitrogen and potash, further complicating
the agricultural productivity. Surface water is the
primary source of irrigation in the region, leading to
a lower water-use efficiency. The region’s agriculture
is mostly rainfed, with many areas experiencing only
one cropping cycle per year, often during the kharif
season. As a result, the cropping intensity is low, at
approximately 131.4%, primarily due to mono-cropping
and subsistence farming. Hence, system diversification
presents a potential solution to address these challenges
by reducing the reliance on monocropping, enhancing
ecological resilience, promoting higher income and
improving the food security of the region. Introduction
of high-value crops can enhance the productivity,
while adoption of |
| What percentage of the soil in the north eastern region is acidic? | Approximately,
84% of the soil in the region is acidic and low in
available phosphorus and zinc but high to medium in
available nitrogen and potash | HE north eastern region (NER) of India spans ~
26.3 Mha. The region’s landscape is a blend of about
18.37 Mha of hilly terrain and 7.84 Mha of plains. The
distinctive geography of the northeast region (NER)
showcases a variety of altitudinal zones: low-altitude
areas comprise an impressive 56% of the region, mid-
altitude regions make up 33%, and high-altitude zones
account for the remaining portion. Rainfed agriculture,
predominantly centered around rice monocropping,
covers over 80% of the cultivated land. Approximately,
84% of the soil in the region is acidic and low in
available phosphorus and zinc but high to medium in
available nitrogen and potash, further complicating
the agricultural productivity. Surface water is the
primary source of irrigation in the region, leading to
a lower water-use efficiency. The region’s agriculture
is mostly rainfed, with many areas experiencing only
one cropping cycle per year, often during the kharif
season. As a result, the cropping intensity is low, at
approximately 131.4%, primarily due to mono-cropping
and subsistence farming. Hence, system diversification
presents a potential solution to address these challenges
by reducing the reliance on monocropping, enhancing
ecological resilience, promoting higher income and
improving the food security of the region. Introduction
of high-value crops can enhance the productivity,
while adoption of |
| What is the primary source of irrigation in the north eastern region? | Surface water is the
primary source of irrigation in the region, leading to
a lower water-use efficiency. | s landscape is a blend of about
18.37 Mha of hilly terrain and 7.84 Mha of plains. The
distinctive geography of the northeast region (NER)
showcases a variety of altitudinal zones: low-altitude
areas comprise an impressive 56% of the region, mid-
altitude regions make up 33%, and high-altitude zones
account for the remaining portion. Rainfed agriculture,
predominantly centered around rice monocropping,
covers over 80% of the cultivated land. Approximately,
84% of the soil in the region is acidic and low in
available phosphorus and zinc but high to medium in
available nitrogen and potash, further complicating
the agricultural productivity. Surface water is the
primary source of irrigation in the region, leading to
a lower water-use efficiency. The region’s agriculture
is mostly rainfed, with many areas experiencing only
one cropping cycle per year, often during the kharif
season. As a result, the cropping intensity is low, at
approximately 131.4%, primarily due to mono-cropping
and subsistence farming. Hence, system diversification
presents a potential solution to address these challenges
by reducing the reliance on monocropping, enhancing
ecological resilience, promoting higher income and
improving the food security of the region. Introduction
of high-value crops can enhance the productivity,
while adoption of traditional practices such as crop |
| How many cropping cycles per year do many areas in the north eastern region experience? | The region’s agriculture
is mostly rainfed, with many areas experiencing only
one cropping cycle per year, often during the kharif
season. | ast region (NER)
showcases a variety of altitudinal zones: low-altitude
areas comprise an impressive 56% of the region, mid-
altitude regions make up 33%, and high-altitude zones
account for the remaining portion. Rainfed agriculture,
predominantly centered around rice monocropping,
covers over 80% of the cultivated land. Approximately,
84% of the soil in the region is acidic and low in
available phosphorus and zinc but high to medium in
available nitrogen and potash, further complicating
the agricultural productivity. Surface water is the
primary source of irrigation in the region, leading to
a lower water-use efficiency. The region’s agriculture
is mostly rainfed, with many areas experiencing only
one cropping cycle per year, often during the kharif
season. As a result, the cropping intensity is low, at
approximately 131.4%, primarily due to mono-cropping
and subsistence farming. Hence, system diversification
presents a potential solution to address these challenges
by reducing the reliance on monocropping, enhancing
ecological resilience, promoting higher income and
improving the food security of the region. Introduction
of high-value crops can enhance the productivity,
while adoption of traditional practices such as crop |
| What is the cropping intensity in the north eastern region? | As a result, the cropping intensity is low, at
approximately 131.4%, primarily due to mono-cropping
and subsistence farming. | e regions make up 33%, and high-altitude zones
account for the remaining portion. Rainfed agriculture,
predominantly centered around rice monocropping,
covers over 80% of the cultivated land. Approximately,
84% of the soil in the region is acidic and low in
available phosphorus and zinc but high to medium in
available nitrogen and potash, further complicating
the agricultural productivity. Surface water is the
primary source of irrigation in the region, leading to
a lower water-use efficiency. The region’s agriculture
is mostly rainfed, with many areas experiencing only
one cropping cycle per year, often during the kharif
season. As a result, the cropping intensity is low, at
approximately 131.4%, primarily due to mono-cropping
and subsistence farming. Hence, system diversification
presents a potential solution to address these challenges
by reducing the reliance on monocropping, enhancing
ecological resilience, promoting higher income and
improving the food security of the region. Introduction
of high-value crops can enhance the productivity,
while adoption of traditional practices such as crop | 638 | factual | 1.0 | https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/download/163904/59180/452111 |
| What is the primary characteristic of agriculture in the north eastern region? | The region’s agriculture
is mostly rainfed, with many areas experiencing only
one cropping cycle per year, often during the kharif
season. | ast region (NER)
showcases a variety of altitudinal zones: low-altitude
areas comprise an impressive 56% of the region, mid-
altitude regions make up 33%, and high-altitude zones
account for the remaining portion. Rainfed agriculture,
predominantly centered around rice monocropping,
covers over 80% of the cultivated land. Approximately,
84% of the soil in the region is acidic and low in
available phosphorus and zinc but high to medium in
available nitrogen and potash, further complicating
the agricultural productivity. Surface water is the
primary source of irrigation in the region, leading to
a lower water-use efficiency. The region’s agriculture
is mostly rainfed, with many areas experiencing only
one cropping cycle per year, often during the kharif
season. As a result, the cropping intensity is low, at
approximately 131.4%, primarily due to mono-cropping
and subsistence farming. Hence, system diversification
presents a potential solution to address these challenges
by reducing the reliance on monocropping, enhancing
ecological resilience, promoting higher income and
improving the food security of the region. Introduction
of high-value crops can enhance the productivity,
while adoption of traditional practices such as crop |