Question

Give reason
1 in India agriculture is a primary activity
2 Different crops are grown in different region

Answer 1

1.

• Agriculture is a primary activity in India as it produces most of the food that we consume.

• More than two-thirds of the Indian population is engaged in agricultural activities.

• Agricultural sector contributes 17% to the GDP.

• India is a leading producer of fruits, vegetables, milk, coffee, pulses, etc.

• Besides food grains, it also produces raw materials for various industries.

Answer 2

Answer:

(i) Two-third of India’s population is dependent upon agriculture.

Hence, in India, agriculture is a primary activity.

(ii) The type of crops grown is dependent upon the type of soil and the type of climate of a region.

Different regions have different soil types and climatic conditions.

This is why a crop may have favourable factors of growth in one region and adverse factors of growth in another.

The demand for the produce, labour and level of technology are also some factors that decide the type of crops grown in a particular region.