class 9 economic chapter 1 answer question
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Explanation:
Q1 ) Modern farming methods require more inputs, which are manufactured in industry. Do you agree?
Solution:
No doubt, modern farming requires more inputs than traditional farming. These are:
chemical fertilizers
pesticides
pump sets
farm machinery
electricity
diesel
HYV seeds
water supply
Most of these inputs like fertilizers, tools, and implements are manufactured in industry. HYV seeds are developed in agriculture research laboratories. Machine industry provides various kinds of implements, irrigation pumps, and farming machinery to improve productivity and minimize farming efforts. Chemical and soil engineering-based industries provide fertilizers and pesticides to boost agriculture. Water supply is done by canals and tanks. Electricity is supplied by powerhouses.
Question-2
How did the spread of electricity help farmers in Palampur?
Solution:
The spread of electricity helped the farmers in Palampur in the following ways:
Most of the houses have electricity connections.
It is used to run tubewells in the fields.
It is used in various types of small businesses.