What is gross croped aera?

Gross cropped area (GCA) refers to the total area sown with crops within a given period, typically a year, regardless of whether the crops are harvested or not. It includes all types of crops, such as food grains, pulses, and cash crops, and can account for multiple cropping in the same land area. GCA is an important metric for assessing agricultural productivity and land use efficiency in a region.