Question

NCERT VIII - Sciences

Write a paragraph in your own words on each of the following.

(a) Preparation of soil

Answer 1

it is the first step of farming.now,the soil is turned over and loosened.This helps in making the soil more airy so that roots can breathe in air. Moreover, loosening of soil also facilitates better penetration of roots into the soil. Seeds can be easily sown in loosened soil.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The first step of cultivation is preparation of soil. This is done by loosening and turning. A plough is used for this purpose. If the soil becomes too hard then farmer may resort to watering the soil before ploughing. Traditionally, animal-drawn ploughs have been used by farmers. Now-a-days, tractor-drawn ploughs are used for this purpose. A tractor helps in saving time and labour.