Question

The best way to increase the yield of wheat in India is
A. To sow seeds of improved varieties
B. To use tractors to till the soil
C. To reduce the quantity of ration consumers
D. To remove weeds from wheat fields

Answer 1

India is a vastly populated country. This puts a strain on the production of food grains. Agriculture is believed to be the most employed field in India. As the population increases, demand for land for commercial purposes and accommodation increases. This leads to a decrease in farmland. It is necessary under these circumstances to develop newer technologies that enhance the yield of crops to meet the demands of the increasing population.

Complete answer: Wheat and rice are considered to be the most consumed staple foods in India. Wheat more than any other crop is in high demand and consumption. Punjab was one of the major contributors of wheat production in India. But this was only till 2019. Madhya Pradesh has believed to surpass Punjab in production of wheat crop.
India is heavily a populated country and continues to grow. This increases the demand in food production, land for establishments, and basically demands an increase in every aspect required for the society to function as a whole.
But due to the population explosion, there is less land available for agriculture. This requires high yielding crops. This can be achieved by manufacturing hybrid high-yielding varieties of grains so there is an increase in the product to meet the nutritional requirements of the entire nation.
These high-yielding varieties must withstand changing temperatures and other environmental factors to achieve improved and increased yield. Seeds of improved varieties are engineered and have the abilities of high yield, and are herbicide-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and pest resistant. Improved seeds ensure food security, increased yield and proper nutrition. These improved seeds have been manufactured after years of research, trials and errors.
Tractors are used to till the soil so as to plough the soil and achieve proper mixing and distribution of nutrients and manures in the soil. This only helps to increase the chances of a better yield. Similarly, the removal of weed is a common step in crop yield. Weeds are competitive and utilize nutrients present in the soil and take up space. This results in crop failure.
One cannot reduce the number of ration consumers as the population of India is increasing. One can only engineer products to meet the nutritional needs of the increasing population.
Hence, the correct answer is Option A

Note: During the years 2019-2020, wheat production was evaluated at about 106.21 million tonnes. It is considered to be about 2.61 million tonnes higher when compared to the production of wheat in the years 2018-2019.