Question

Agriculture is an age-old economic activity in our country. Over these years, cultivation

methods have changed significantly depending upon the characteristics of physical

environment, technological knowhow and socio-cultural practices. Farming varies from

subsistence to commercial type. At present, in different parts of India different types of farming

are practiced.

Questions:

i. What is the significance of agriculture in the Indian economy?

ii. Mention the different types of farming followed in India.

iii. Mention the factorsresponsible for transformation of our cultivation methods ?

iv. Which of the following features relates to the commercial farming?

a. Practiced in areas of high population.

b.Use higher doses of modern inputs

c Practiced in small patches of land.

d. Depends on monsoon rains​

Answer 1

Answer:

I) It is the primary activity of the nation. It provides employment opportunity to the rural agricultural as well as non-agricultural labourers. It is the source of food and fodder. It also plays an important role in international business in import and export activities.

2) Shifting Agriculture.

Shifting Agriculture.Subsistence Agriculture.

Shifting Agriculture.Subsistence Agriculture.Intensive Farming.

Shifting Agriculture.Subsistence Agriculture.Intensive Farming.Extensive Farming.

Shifting Agriculture.Subsistence Agriculture.Intensive Farming.Extensive Farming.Plantation Agriculture.

Shifting Agriculture.Subsistence Agriculture.Intensive Farming.Extensive Farming.Plantation Agriculture.Commercial Agriculture.

Shifting Agriculture.Subsistence Agriculture.Intensive Farming.Extensive Farming.Plantation Agriculture.Commercial Agriculture.Dry Land Farming.

Shifting Agriculture.Subsistence Agriculture.Intensive Farming.Extensive Farming.Plantation Agriculture.Commercial Agriculture.Dry Land Farming.Wet Land Farming.

3) Climate, land relief, soil and vegetation are the main factors which influence agricultural activity. The growth of plants depends on the temperature and humidity of the land and the amount of light it receives.

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4) option D