Question

Important diagrams of chapter 15 (improvement in food resources) for class 9​

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QUESTION BANK

1. Give two examples of Cereals (Wheat, rice)  

2. Define the Kharif crop and give two examples (The crops grown in rainy season are called as Kharif crops Ex. Paddy, Soya bean).  

3. Write about the importance of Green Revolution (Indian population is growing enormously. Green Revolution is the need of the hour to increase food-grain production.  

4. Define the term Hybridization(Crossing between genetically dissimilar plants)  

5. What is the importance of Genetically Modified Crops? (It is another way of improving the crop is by introducing a gene that would provide the desired characteristic.)  

6. Define the term mixed cropping and give two examples. (Two or more crops grown simultaneously on the same piece of landEx. Wheat+ Gram; Wheat+ Mustard)  

7. Distinguish between weeds, insects pests(Weeds are unwanted plants in the crop field Insect pest is nuisance in the crop field)  

8. What is Animal Husbandry? It is a scientific management of animal livestock, includes feeding, breeding and diseases control. Animal-based farming includes cattle farming, Poultry farming, fish farming, and bee keeping.  

9. Distinguish between aquaculture and mariculture. (Fish production is aquaculture. Growing of marine fishes is called mariculture.)  

10. What is the importance of Bee Culture? (It is useful for honey, wax, medicinal preparations. And also for additional income to the farmer.)