Worksheet: Land Resources and Agriculture | Geography Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: The Land Revenue Department is responsible for the classification and maintenance of ________ records.

Q2: Land can be classified into two categories based on ownership: Private land and ________.

Q3: Cropping Intensity (Cl) is calculated by dividing Gross Cropped Area (GCA) by ________ and multiplying by 100.

Q4: ________ is the largest producer of cotton in India.

Q5: India is the ________ largest producer of sugarcane in the world.

Q6: The primary producers of maize in India are ________ and ________.

Q7: ________ farming relies on rainfall as the main source of moisture for crops.

Q8: The Green Revolution made India self-sufficient in ________ production.

Q9: The sectoral composition of the economy is one of the major economic factors influencing ________.

Q10: Land use changes are influenced by the scale of the ________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: India is the largest producer of jute in the world.
Reason: Jute is primarily grown in the states of West Bengal, Bihar, and Assam.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and related.
(b) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
(c) Assertion is incorrect, but Reason is correct.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Q2: Assertion: The Green Revolution initially led to regional disparities in agricultural development in India.
Reason: Modern agricultural technology like HYV seeds and fertilizers were not available in all regions.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and related.
(b) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
(c) Assertion is incorrect, but Reason is correct.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Q3: Assertion: Pulses are primarily grown in the irrigated regions of India.
Reason: Pulses are one of the main crops contributing to India's agricultural economy.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and related.
(b) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
(c) Assertion is incorrect, but Reason is correct.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Q4: Assertion: India's land-human ratio is higher than the global average.
Reason: India has a large percentage of land used for agriculture, but a lower population.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and related.
(b) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
(c) Assertion is incorrect, but Reason is correct.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Q5: Assertion: Land degradation in India is a result of excessive use of irrigation and chemical fertilizers.
Reason: The Green Revolution promoted the sustainable use of natural resources.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and related.
(b) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
(c) Assertion is incorrect, but Reason is correct.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Define Cropping Intensity (Cl).

Q2: Name two types of farming based on moisture availability.

Q3: Which state is the largest producer of rice in India?

Q4: What percentage of India's total cropped area is used for growing cereals?

Q5: Explain the concept of Private Land.

Q6: List two major categories of land use changes from 1960-61 to 2008-09.

Q7: Name one region in India where dryland farming is practiced.

Q8: What is the main source of moisture for rainfed farming?

Q9: Name a significant cash crop in India apart from sugarcane.

Q10: Define Common Property Resources (CPRs).

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the significance of Land-Human ratio in Indian agriculture.

Q2: Discuss the major problems faced by Indian agriculture due to the inconsistent South-West monsoon.

Q3: Explain the impact of the Green Revolution on Indian agriculture and its limitations.

Q4: Describe the major types of farming based on moisture availability in India.

Q5: Discuss the significance of Cotton and Jute in the Indian agricultural economy.

Q6: Explain the challenges faced by small and marginal farmers in India.

Q7: Describe the factors influencing changes in land use patterns in India between 1960-61 to 2008-09.

Q8: Explain the importance of Common Property Resources (CPRs) in rural areas.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the strategies implemented by the Indian government to boost agricultural production post-independence.

Q2: Explain the major categories of agricultural crops in India, focusing on their cultivation areas and significance.

Q3: Examine the impact of land degradation on Indian agriculture, emphasizing the causes and consequences.

Q4: Discuss the role of agriculture in the socio-economic development of India, focusing on its significance for livelihoods and rural economies.