A
The proportion of irrigated land compared to rainfed agricultural land
B
The total number of fertilizer bags consumed per hectare per season
C
The ratio of net sown area to total geographical area of a state
D
The ratio of total cropped area to net sown area representing cultivation frequency
Correct answer: (d) The ratio of total cropped area to net sown area representing cultivation frequency
Explanation
Option D is correct because cropping intensity is defined as the ratio of total cropped area to net sown area, indicating how frequently land is cultivated within an agricultural year. Options A, B, and D describe entirely different geographical or agronomic metrics.
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