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Which state is NOT mentioned as a significant producer of sunflower cultivation?
Which state is NOT mentioned as a significant producer of sunflower cultivation?
What is the primary reason for the low yield of soyabean in Maharashtra compared to other states?
What is the primary reason for the low yield of soyabean in Maharashtra compared to other states?
What percentage of jute production does West Bengal contribute to India's total jute production?
What percentage of jute production does West Bengal contribute to India's total jute production?
Which of the following regions is known for high yield of cotton under irrigated conditions?
Which of the following regions is known for high yield of cotton under irrigated conditions?
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Which fiber crop is primarily grown for making decorative items as well as cloth and bags?
Which fiber crop is primarily grown for making decorative items as well as cloth and bags?
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Which state contributes significantly to jute production alongside West Bengal?
Which state contributes significantly to jute production alongside West Bengal?
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What is the common characteristic of cotton farming in India?
What is the common characteristic of cotton farming in India?
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What change occurred to India's jute growing areas during the partition?
What change occurred to India's jute growing areas during the partition?
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What is one of the significant impacts of poor monsoon performance in the south-west region?
What is one of the significant impacts of poor monsoon performance in the south-west region?
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Which factor contributes to the regular occurrence of droughts in low rainfall areas?
Which factor contributes to the regular occurrence of droughts in low rainfall areas?
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What characteristic of drought-affected areas increases their vulnerability to both droughts and floods?
What characteristic of drought-affected areas increases their vulnerability to both droughts and floods?
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What was the most exploitative revenue system for peasants during the British period?
What was the most exploitative revenue system for peasants during the British period?
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What has been a major obstacle to the effective implementation of land reforms after Independence?
What has been a major obstacle to the effective implementation of land reforms after Independence?
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Which of the following statements best describes the rainfall pattern in Rajasthan?
Which of the following statements best describes the rainfall pattern in Rajasthan?
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How do droughts and floods affect the agricultural landscape in India?
How do droughts and floods affect the agricultural landscape in India?
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Which of the following events are examples of the consequences of inadequate rainfall in certain Indian states?
Which of the following events are examples of the consequences of inadequate rainfall in certain Indian states?
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What is the primary concern regarding soil in the humid and semi-arid tropics?
What is the primary concern regarding soil in the humid and semi-arid tropics?
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Which type of soil degradation is most commonly associated with irrigated areas?
Which type of soil degradation is most commonly associated with irrigated areas?
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What human activity is most likely to contribute to soil erosion?
What human activity is most likely to contribute to soil erosion?
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Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of soil degradation?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized form of soil degradation?
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What effect does the displacement of leguminous crops have on the soil?
What effect does the displacement of leguminous crops have on the soil?
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Which of the following is a consequence of excessive pesticide use?
Which of the following is a consequence of excessive pesticide use?
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Which factor is a significant driver of land degradation in irrigated areas?
Which factor is a significant driver of land degradation in irrigated areas?
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What agricultural problem is specifically highlighted as alarming in irrigated areas?
What agricultural problem is specifically highlighted as alarming in irrigated areas?
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How is cultivable land classified if left uncultivated for more than five years?
How is cultivable land classified if left uncultivated for more than five years?
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What describes the trend in developing countries regarding population dependence on agriculture?
What describes the trend in developing countries regarding population dependence on agriculture?
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What does net area sown refer to?
What does net area sown refer to?
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What factor influences continued pressure on agricultural land?
What factor influences continued pressure on agricultural land?
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What happens to cultivable land that remains uncultivated for one year to less than five years?
What happens to cultivable land that remains uncultivated for one year to less than five years?
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Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the cultivation status of land?
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the cultivation status of land?
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What were the initial strategies employed by the Government to increase foodgrains production after Independence?
What were the initial strategies employed by the Government to increase foodgrains production after Independence?
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Which programs were initiated to address the stagnation of agricultural production in the late 1950s?
Which programs were initiated to address the stagnation of agricultural production in the late 1950s?
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What major climatic event during the mid-1960s contributed to a food crisis in India?
What major climatic event during the mid-1960s contributed to a food crisis in India?
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What was the immediate goal of the Government after India gained Independence?
What was the immediate goal of the Government after India gained Independence?
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How did the agricultural production change during the late 1950s in India?
How did the agricultural production change during the late 1950s in India?
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Which of the following is true about India's tea production as of 2018?
Which of the following is true about India's tea production as of 2018?
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Study Notes
Agricultural Land Classification
- Land left uncultivated for over a year but under five years is cultivable land; over five years becomes culturable wasteland.
- Net Area Sown refers to the land physically used for growing and harvesting crops.
Challenges in Agriculture
- Developing countries experience slower declines in agricultural population dependence compared to the sector's GDP share decline.
- The global population dependent on agriculture is rising, increasing pressure on agricultural land.
Crop Distribution
- Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana produce approximately 90% of India's soybean output.
- Sunflower thrives in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana but shows low yield in Maharashtra due to rainfed conditions.
Fibre Crops
- Jute and cotton are key fibre crops in India, used for producing cloth, bags, and other items.
- India produces about three-fifths of the world’s jute, with West Bengal contributing three-fourths of this production.
Cotton Production
- Cotton is a kharif season tropical crop cultivated mostly in semi-arid regions.
- The government focused on increasing food production post-Independence by enhancing cultivated areas and shifting from cash crops to food crops.
Agricultural Strategies
- Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP) and Intensive Agricultural Area Programme (IAAP) were initiatives launched to address stagnation in food production during the late 1950s.
- Food crises in the mid-1960s were exacerbated by consecutive droughts, leading to food imports due to poor agricultural performance.
Environmental Challenges
- Droughts and floods significantly affect Indian agriculture, particularly in low-rainfall areas prone to fluctuations.
- Extreme weather events like droughts and floods (e.g., 2006 and 2017 flash floods in Maharashtra and Gujarat) challenge agricultural sustainability.
Land Reform Issues
- Inequitable land distribution has historically exploited peasants; British-era systems like Zamindari were particularly detrimental.
- Post-Independence land reform initiatives faced implementation challenges due to lack of political will.
Soil Degradation
- Low productivity and soil fertility depletion, especially in irrigated lands, pose significant risks to agriculture.
- Excessive chemical usage leads to soil toxicity, while practices in rainfed areas result in soil erosion and salinization.
Implications of Indebtedness
- Farmer suicides have raised concerns over the impact of agricultural indebtedness, reflecting the broader economic challenges faced in rural settings.
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Test your knowledge on the classification of agricultural land based on cultivation periods. This quiz will help you understand the implications of land being left uncultivated and its impact in developing countries. Challenge yourself with various scenarios related to agricultural policies.
