Question

what is the importance of pulses in a country why are pulses grown as rotation crop name two major pulses producing state of India

Answer 1

Importance of Pulse Crops in India

1. Pulses are rich in proteins and found to be main source of protein to vegetarian people of India.
2. It is second important constituent of Indian diet after cereals.
3. They can be grown on all types of soil and climatic conditions.
4. They give ready cash to farmer.
5. Pulses being legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen into the soil.
6. They play important role in crop rotation, mixed and intercropping, as they help maintaining the soil fertility.
7. They add organic matter into the soil in the form of leaf mould.
8. Pulses are generally not manured or requires less manuring.
9. They are helpful for checking the soil erosion as they have more leafy growth and close spacing.
10. They supply additional fodder for cattle.
11. Some pulses are turned into soil as green manure crops.
12. Majority pulses crops are short durational so that second crop may be taken on same land in a year.
13. They provide raw material to various industries.
Ex. Dal industry, Roasted grain industry, Papad industry etc.

Answer 2

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Crop Rotation➫ The systematic planting of different crops in a particular order over several years in the same growing space.

❱ It is done so that the soil of farms is not used for only one set of nutrients.

❱ It is one of the most basic principles of vegetable production.


➧ Importance are:-
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❱ It helps in reducing soil erosion.

❱ It increases soil fertility & crop yield.

❱ It prevents plant diseases and pests.

❱ It helps to maintain nutrients in the soil.

❱ It help maintain a healthy balance of nutrients in the soil.

➧ The factors should be kept in mind while choosing plants:-
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❱ Net profit per hectare.

❱ Soil type and slope.

❱ Irrigation facilities.

❱ Climatic conditions.

❱ Food Habits & requirements.

❱ Growth habit & nutrient requirement of different crops.

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