Table of contents | |
Introduction | |
Organization of Production | |
Farming in Palampur | |
Modern Farming Methods | |
Green Revolution | |
Non-Farming Activities in Palampur | |
Difficult Words |
Production of any type of goods or services necessitated the services of four production factors, which aid in the overall production organization.
Land Distribution between Farmers of Palampur
Solar Tube Wells
The main reasons why farmers are able to grow three different crops in a year are:
(i) As a result of the coming of electricity in the Palampur village, people have greatly improved the system of irrigation. They can now irrigate more lands quite effectively.
(ii) Tube wells were first installed by the government but soon people were able to set up their own tube wells.
(iii) By multiple cropping more than one crop is grown on a piece of land during the same year. All farmers in Palampur grow at least two main crops; many are growing potato as the third crop.
(iv) The other way is to use modern farming methods for higher yield. Higher yields are possible from a combination of HYV seeds, irrigation, chemical fertilizers, pesticides etc.
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All-weather road: A road constructed in a manner that ensures it is usable all year round, regardless of weather conditions.
Dalits: Members of the lowest social group in the Hindu caste system; traditionally regarded as untouchables or outcastes.
Physical capital: Assets used in the production of goods and services, which in this context include tools, machines, and buildings.
Human capital: The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country.
Fixed capital: Long-term assets used over time in the production process, such as machinery and buildings.
Working capital: Short-term assets used in day-to-day operations, including raw materials and cash on hand.
Kharif season: The cropping season in India during the southwest monsoon, typically from June to October, when crops like jawar (sorghum) and bajra (pearl millet) are grown.
Rabi season: The cropping season in India that begins after the monsoon and continues during the cooler months, usually from October/November to March/April, when crops like wheat are sown.
Green Revolution: A large increase in crop production in developing countries achieved by the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and high-yield crop varieties starting in the 1960s.
HYV seeds: High-yielding variety seeds that are engineered to produce more than traditional seeds when given sufficient irrigation, pesticides, and fertilizers.
Tube well: A deep well that is made by driving a tube into the earth to a stratum that bears water, equipped with a pump to draw water, commonly powered by electricity in modern farming.
Sustainable use of land: Agricultural practices that attempt to ensure the viability of the land to continue to yield crops and livestock into the future, without irreversible damage to soil fertility and overall environment.
Solar tube wells: Tube wells that operate on solar power instead of traditional electricity or diesel, reflecting a move towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices.
Persian wheel: An irrigation device used to lift water, traditionally powered by animals or humans, now largely replaced by electric-powered pumps.
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1. What is the significance of the Green Revolution in Palampur? |
2. What are some examples of non-farming activities in Palampur? |
3. How has modern farming methods impacted agriculture in Palampur? |
4. How has the organization of production contributed to the success of farming in Palampur? |
5. What are some of the difficult words used in the chapter "The Story of Village Palampur" and their meanings? |
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