Examine any four factors which help in development of varied types of farming in India.
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The four main factors influencing the development of agriculture in India are
1. Climate
2. Soil
3. Methods of plantation
4. Scientific developments
Climate:
India is located in the tropical region which has heat as well as humidity. Proper level of heat and humidity is the reason for rain that supports plantation in greater level.
Soil:
India is the land of fertile Black and Alluvial soil that supports crops like paddy, sugarcane, wheat, cotton and jute in large level.
Methods of plantation:
Indians have discovered various methods of plantations like
1. Mixed agriculture, in which more than three crops are grown in the same field
2. Dry cropping
3. Multiple agriculture
Scientific development:
Scientific development like hybrid seeds and modern agriculture tools are also the prominent reason for the development of agriculture in India.