How did the spread of electricity help farmers in Palampur ?
2. Define Modern Farming? Does modern farming require more inputs which are
manufactured in industry?
3. Explain the different ways in which the farmers in Palampur increased production on the
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Answer:
The spread of electricity has helped the farmers of Palampur village in the following ways :
Most of the houses have electric connections.
Electricity is used to run tubewells in the fields.
Electricity is used in various types of small business.
2. Yes, it is true that modern farming methods require more inputs which are manufactured in industry. For example;
(i) HYV seeds, insecticides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers needed for increasing the yield per hectare are all manufactured in industries.
(ii) Farmers use farm machinery like tractors, threshers and also combined harvesters which are also manufactured in industries.
(iii) Tube well equipment and water pumps used for irrigation are also manufactured in industries.
3.Introduction of Green Revolution with the help of HYV seeds, the yield went up to 3200 kg per hectare.
Two ways of increasing production:
(i) Multiple cropping: To grow more than one crop on the same piece of land. Even a third crop like potato was also grown.
(ii) Use of modern farming methods: Use of HYV seeds and chemical fertilizers.