Question

In which state was the modem farming methods hied out first by the farmers ? State any two features of modem farming method.

CBSE Class IX Social Science SA (3 Marks)

Answer 1

The modern farming method was first introduced in Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh. Its main features were:

(i) Tubewells for irrigation

(ii) Use of HYV seeds

(iii) Chemical fertilizers

(iv) Pesticides

(v) Farm machinery such as tractors, threshers, etc.