 |  The Story of Indian Farming 50 Flashcards |  Start |
 | What percentage of India's working population depends on agriculture for their livelihood? |  Card: 1 / 50 |
| Around 46% | Card: 2 / 50 |
| Fill in the blank: The word 'agriculture' comes from the Latin words 'Agri' meaning ____ and 'Culture' meaning to cultivate. | Card: 3 / 50 |
| Field | Card: 4 / 50 |
| True or False: The Vedas mention crops such as barley, wheat, and rice. | Card: 5 / 50 |
| True | Card: 6 / 50 |
| Riddle: I come from the weathering of rocks, support plant life, and take centuries to form. What am I? | Card: 7 / 50 |
| Soil | Card: 8 / 50 |
| Which ancient text by Kautilya discusses land preparation and farming practices? | Card: 9 / 50 |
| Arthashastra | Card: 10 / 50 |
| Fill in the blank: The three main seasons of Indian agriculture are kharif, rabi, and ____. | Card: 11 / 50 |
| Zaid | Card: 12 / 50 |
| True or False: The monsoon is not an important factor in Indian agriculture. | Card: 13 / 50 |
| False. The monsoon is crucial for crop growth in India. | Card: 14 / 50 |
| Riddle: I am a technique that joins two plants together to combine traits. What am I? | Card: 15 / 50 |
| Grafting | Card: 16 / 50 |
| What type of soil is known for its high moisture retention and is primarily found in the Deccan Plateau? | Card: 17 / 50 |
| Black Soil | Card: 18 / 50 |
| Fill in the blank: Traditional methods like crop rotation and contour ploughing are used for ____. | Card: 19 / 50 |
| Soil conservation | Card: 20 / 50 |
| Which method of irrigation delivers water directly to plant roots? | Card: 21 / 50 |
| Drip Irrigation | Card: 22 / 50 |
| True or False: The Indian Seed Drill was an ancient invention for seed planting and soil preparation. | Card: 23 / 50 |
| True | Card: 24 / 50 |
| Riddle: I cover the ground and help retain moisture, often made of organic materials. What am I? | Card: 25 / 50 |
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| Mulch | Card: 26 / 50 |
| What type of agriculture uses artificial methods to supply water to crops? | Card: 27 / 50 |
| Irrigated agriculture | Card: 28 / 50 |
| Fill in the blank: The process by which rocks break down into soil particles is called ____. | Card: 29 / 50 |
| Weathering | Card: 30 / 50 |
| True or False: Saffron farming in Kashmir is recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). | Card: 31 / 50 |
| True | Card: 32 / 50 |
| What is the average size of a landholding in India? | Card: 33 / 50 |
| About 3/4 hectare | Card: 34 / 50 |
| Fill in the blank: The dark organic matter in soil that is rich in nutrients is known as ____. | Card: 35 / 50 |
| Humus | Card: 36 / 50 |
| Which agroclimatic zone in India is characterized by tropical wet climate? | Card: 37 / 50 |
| Western coastal strip | Card: 38 / 50 |
| Riddle: I provide nutrients and moisture to crops, essential for their growth, but I can also cause floods. What am I? | Card: 39 / 50 |
| Water | Card: 40 / 50 |
| What are the two main types of agricultural practices in India? | Card: 41 / 50 |
| Traditional agriculture and contemporary agriculture | Card: 42 / 50 |
| Fill in the blank: The practice of managing soil to prevent degradation is known as ____. | Card: 43 / 50 |
| Soil conservation | Card: 44 / 50 |
| True or False: Organic farming uses chemical fertilizers and pesticides. | Card: 45 / 50 |
| False. Organic farming avoids chemical fertilizers and pesticides. | Card: 46 / 50 |
| Which crop is primarily grown in the kharif season? | Card: 47 / 50 |
| Rice | Card: 48 / 50 |
| Fill in the blank: The ancient practice of growing two or more different crops simultaneously is called ____. | Card: 49 / 50 |
| Intercropping | Card: 50 / 50 |
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