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 Agricultural Patterns in India (New Edition) 20 Flashcards |
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What role did Dr. M. S. Swaminathan play in India's agricultural development? |
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He was a key figure in India's Green Revolution, collaborating with the government to enhance agricultural productivity through modern technologies, high-yield crop varieties, and improved farming methods. |
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India's cropping pattern mainly consists of two growing seasons, which are ___ and ___. |
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Kharif and rabi |
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What is the primary method of rice cultivation known as? |
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Paddy transplantation |
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True or False: Over one-fourth of India's cultivated land is under irrigation. |
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True |
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Fill in the blank: The major producers of rice in India include ___, ___, and ___. |
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West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab |
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What are the primary characteristics of subsistence farming in India? |
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Which type of farming is prevalent in areas with dense populations and limited land? |
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Intensive farming |
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Riddle: I am a staple food for more than half of India's population, grown in water-rich fields, and harvested in two seasons. What am I? |
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Rice |
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Name two major cash crops produced in India. |
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Sugarcane and cotton |
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What climatic conditions are favorable for wheat cultivation in India? |
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Temperatures between 13°C and 25°C, with rainfall ranging from 20 cm to 50 cm. |
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