Question

2. Answer the following questions in 30 words.
m) Name one important beverage crop and specify the geographical conditions
required for its growth
(11) Name one staple crop of India and the regions where it is produced.
(111) Enlist the various institutional reform programmes introduced by the
government in the interest of farmers.
(iv) The land under cultivation has got reduced day by day. Can you imagine
its consequences?​

Answer 1

1. One important bevarage crop of India is Tea.

Geographical conditions-

• Requires evenly distributed rainfall throughout the year
• It grows well in tropical as well as subtropical climates.
• Requires deep, fertile and well drained soil.
• Warm and frost free climate.

2. Rice is the staple crop of India.

Regions-

• In the plains of north and north eastern India.
• Coastal areas.
• Deltaic region i.e. regions having delta.

3. The various institutional reforms are as follows-

• Provision of crop insurance against draught, cyclone and other natural disasters.
• Credit facilities were provided to farmers.
• Special weather forecast and bulletins were introduced on radio and telivision.
• Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS) are some other schemes introdiced by government.

4. It could give rise to some serious problems, such as-

• To feed our ever-growing population intensive cultivation will be practised. Overuse of fertilizers will lead to salinity and depletion of micronutrients present in the soil.
• The food productio wil be reduced. Our country had to import food grains.
• Disguised unemployment wil prevail in our country.
• Agro based industries have to import raw materials.

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