Social Science Subject Enrichment Activity Activity 2 Topic: Agriculture
Sub Topics:
1.Introduction about Agriculture.
2.Types of Farming
3.Cropping Pattern In India
Answers
Explanation:
1.Introduction about Agriculture.
Agriculture is the science and art of cultivating plants and livestock. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people to live in cities. The history of agriculture began thousands of years ago.
2.Types of Farming
Top 10 Types of Farming Practiced Across the World
Arable Farming. Arable farming involves growing of crops only in warm climate. ...
Pastoral Farming. ...
Mixed Farming. ...
Subsistence Farming. ...
Commercial Farming. ...
Extensive and Intensive Farming. ...
Nomadic Farming. ...
Sedentary Farming.
3.Cropping Pattern In India
There are three distinct crop seasons in India, namely Kharif, Rabi and Zaid. ... There are four cropping systems in India which is discussed below: 1. Rainy Season Cropping Systems: In this system of cropping, Rice, Sorghum, Pearl Millet (Bajra), Maize, Groundnut and Cotton are grown