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Agriculture Questions and Answers AP 10th Class Social Geography 4th Lesson
Question 1.
Multiple choice questions.
i) Which one of the following describes a system of agriculture where a single crop is grown on a large area?
a) Shifting Agriculture
b) Plantation Agriculture
c) Horticulture
d) Intensive Agriculture
Answer:
b) Plantation Agriculture
ii) Which one of the following is a rabi crop?
a) Rice
b) Gram
c) Millets
d) Cotton
Answer:
b)Gram
iii) Which one of the following is a leguminous crop?
a) Pulses
b) Jawar
c) Miliets
d) Sesamum
Answer:
a) Pulses
Question 2.
Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
i) Name one important beverage crop and specify the geographical conditions required for its growth.
Answer:
Tea is one of the important beverage crops.
Geographical conditions required for tea cultivation are :
a) Tea plant grows well in tropical and sub-tropical climate with warm and moist frost free condition, throughout the year.
b) It requires deep and fertile well-drained soil, rich in humus and organic matter.
c) Frequent showers evenly distributed over the years are necessary condition for the growth of tender leaves.
ii) Name one staple crop of India and the regions where it is produced.
Answer:
Rice is a major staple crop of India. It is grown in the following regions :
- Plains of North
- North East India
- Coastal Areas
- Deltaic Regions
iii) Enlist the various institutional reform programmes introduced by the government in the interest of farmers.
Answer:
The various institutional reform progammes introduced by the government for the benefit of farmers are :
- Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS).
- Minimum Support Price Policy (MSP).
- Subsidy on agricultural inputs and resources such as power and fertilizers.
- Crop insurance against drought, flood, fire etc.
- On television and radio, special agricultural programs and weather bulletins were introduced.
Question 3.
Answer the following questions in about 120 words.
i) Suggest the initiative taken by the government to ensure the increase in agricultural production.
Answer:
Major initiatives taken by the government to ensure increase in agricultural production are:
a) The Green Revolution and the White Revolution (Operation Flood) were aimed at improving Indian agricultural productivity.
b) The government prioritized collectivisation, consolidation of holdings, co-operation and abolition of zamindari system to increase agricultural production.
c) ‘Land reform’ was the main focus of the First Five Year Plans. In the 1960s and 1970s, agricultural reforms were the order of the day.
d) During the 1980s and 1990s, various technical and institutional reforms were introduced for the benefit of farmers., eg : Minimum support price policy, provision for crop insurance, subsidy on agricultural inputs and resources such as power and fertilisers.
e) Grameena banks, Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS) and Special Wealth, bulletins and agricultural programmes like ‘Krishi Darshan’ on national television.
ii) Describe the geographical conditions required for the growth of rice.
Answer:
The geographical conditions required for the growth of rice are as follows :
- It is a Kharif Crop. It requires hot and humid climate for cultivation of rice crop.
- Rice requires high temperature, (above 25° C) and high humidity with annual rainfall above 100 cm are favourable for the growth of rice.
- In areas with less rainfall, it grows with the help of dense network of canal irrigation and tubewells.
- Rich alluvial soil is the best for rice cultivation.
- Abundant rainfall or good water supply is necessary during the earlier part of its growing season in June – July.
- Plains of North and North-Eastern India, Coastal areas and the deltaic regions are ideal for rice cultivation.
PROJECT WORK
Question 1.
Group discussion on the necessity of literacy among farmers.
Answer:
A group discussion on the necessity of literacy among farmers is an important topics as it touches upon various aspects of agriculture, rural development and the over-all well-being of farmers. Here are some points to consider and discuss such a conversation.
Literate farmers will be able to know about,
- Latest equipments and machines that will help in improving agricultural production.
- A literate farmer can understand solid conditions whether there are suitable for a particular crop or its nutrients be increased.
- Literacy enables farmers to understand about fertilisers, high variety seeds, pesticides, etc., for the growth of crop.
- Many government schemes like Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs), Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (PAIS) and subsidies are designed to benefit farmers. Literacy enables them to comprehend these programs and access the support which the government provides to them from time to time.
- Literate farmers will know about how to deal with bankers, loans, savings, investments etc., which are crucial for managing farm finances.
- Literacy empowers farmers by giving them the ability to speak for their rights.
Question 2.
On an outline map of India show wheat producing areas.
Answer:
The major wheat producing states of India are Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan. The following map shows wheat producing areas.
ACTIVITY – 2
Question 1.
Solve the puzzle by following your search horizontally and vertically to find the hidden answers.
1) The two staple food crops of India.
2) This is the summer cropping season of India,
3) Pulses like arhar, moong, gram, urad contain…
4) It is a coarse grain.
5) The two important beverages in India are…
6) One of the four major fibers grown on black soils.
Answer:
1) Wheat and rice
2) Kharif
3) Protein
4) Jowar
5) Tea and Coffee
6) Cotton
AP 10th Class Social Geography 4th Lesson InText Questions and Answers Agriculture
INTEXT : PAGE NO : 60
Question 1.
Can you name some industries based on agricultural raw material?
Answer:
Some industries based on agricultural raw material are : Cotton, Jute, Silk, Woollen textiles, Sugar and edible oil, etc.
Question 2.
Can you name some such types of farmings ? (Primitive subsistence farming).
Answer:
Such type of farming is known as
- Jhumming in north-eastern states.
- Dipa in Bastar district,
- Milpa in Mexico.
- Roca in Brazil
- Ladang in Indonesia.
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Question 3.
Can you name the type of farming-Rinjha’s family is engaged in?
Can you enlist some crops which are grown in such farming?
Answer:
Rinjha’s family is engaged in Primitive Subsistence Farming. Crops which are grown in such farming are rice, maize, cotton, ginger, linseed, rapeseed, sesamum, pineapple, soya-bean, potato, pumpkins, beans, onions, cucumbers, chillies etc.
Question 4.
Can you name some of the states of India where such farming is practised ? (Intensive Subsistence Farming)
Answer:
Intensive Subsistence Farming is practiced in densely populated regions of Haryana, Punjab, Western Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamilnadu, Kerala and Coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh.
Question 5.
Can you give some more examples of crops which may be commercial in one region and may provide subsistence in another region ?
Answer:
i) Rice is considered a commercial crop in Punjab whereas it is subsistence crop in the state of Odisha.
ii) Wheat is a commercial crop in states like Punjab and Haryana. While it is of subsistence in Madhya Pradesh.
ACTIVITY: PAGE NO : 76
Question 6.
List the items which are made of rubber and are used by us.
Answer:
Some items made of rubber and used by us are :
- i) Rubber bands
- ii) Car or bike tires
- iii) Rubber gloves
- iv) Footwear
- v) Coókware
- vi) Erasers
- vii) Toys
- Insulating mats
- Belts
ACTIVITY : PAGE NO : 78
Question 7.
Collect information about agriculture, horticulture, agricultural schemes, etc. from Farmers’ Portal website https://farmer.gov.in/FarmerHome.aspx. Discuss about the benefits of the information available on the portal.
Answer:
The Farmer’s Portal website is a valuable resource that provides information and support to farmers in India. The information available on the portal are as follows :
1) Agriculture :
- The Farmer’s Portal Website offers information on crop cultivation, best practices and crop protection methods.
- It provides guidance on soil health management, nutrient management and irrigation practices.
2) Horticulture:
- The Farmer’s Portal website offers information on horticulture, covering the cultivation of fruits, vegetables and other horticultural crops,
- Information on post-harvest management, storage and marketing of horticultural produce is available.
3) Agricultural Schemes : The Farmer’s Portal website compiles information about various agricultural schemes are as follows :
- Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
- KCC for animal husbandry and fisheries
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
- Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)
- Crop Insurance Schemes 0 Krishi UDAN Scheme
Benefits of the Information available on the Portal : The Farmer’s Portal website plays an important role in empowering farmers with knowledge resources and access to government schemes. This, in turn, contributes to the growth of the agricultural sector, improves farmer’s livelihoods, and supports agricultural development in India.