Question

Role of horticulture in rural economy and employment generation

Answer 1

Answer:

In 2008 India was the second largest producer of vegetables and fruits in the world after China. India is a producer of tropical as well as temperates fruits.

Answer 2

Answer:

The cultivation of all kinds of fresh fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants in different parts of India is made possible by the country's varied agro-climatic conditions.

Explanation:

• Numerous occupations, both directly and indirectly, are available in the horticultural sector.
• Horticulture expertise and training are needed for a variety of occupations. A college degree or a trade degree could be the level of training. Work might be either indoors or outside. There may be a lot of manual labour or office work.
• The categories of employment that have been recognised as requiring varied levels of horticultural knowledge are as follows:

1. Nursery operation
2. Turf grass operation
3. Crop production
4. Florist operation
5. Education
6. Industrial operation

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