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Evaluate the following statements about marginal and small farmers in India: I. Marginal farmers are defined as those who own or cultivate land below 1 hectare, while small farmers own or cultivate land between 1 and 2 hectares. Together, small and marginal farmers constitute over 85% of all agricultural land holdings in India. II. The Per Drop More Crop (PDM
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