Agricultural Practices Chapter 1

Why can paddy not be grown in the winter season?

Paddy is grown during which season?

Which of the following is an activity involved in the cultivation of crops?

Why is the turning and loosening of soil important?

Before sowing the seeds, what is necessary to do to the soil?

What is the process of loosening and turning of the soil called?

Which tool is commonly used for ploughing?

What must be done if the soil is very dry before ploughing?

What are big clumps of soil in a ploughed field called?

Which tool is used for levelling the field?

What tool did Paheli and Boojho see in their uncle's field?

Why do organisms need food?

How can green plants synthesize their own food?

Where do animals get their food from?

What must be done to provide food for a large population?

What type of plants are cultivated on a large scale at one place called?

What are some examples of crops?

What do climatic conditions such as temperature, humidity, and rainfall affect?

Agricultural Practices

Humans and animals cannot make their own food, unlike plants that can synthesise their own food through photosynthesis
To provide food for a large population, regular production, proper management, and distribution of food are necessary
Agriculture was born around 10,000 B.C.E. when people started cultivating land and producing rice, wheat, and other food crops
A crop refers to plants of the same kind cultivated on a large scale at one place, such as a crop of wheat
Crops can be classified based on the season in which they grow, and India's varying climatic conditions support a rich diversity of crops

Basic Practices of Production

Paddy requires a lot of water and can only be grown in the rainy season
Cultivation of crops involves several activities undertaken by farmers over a period of time

Turning and Loosening of Soil

Turning and loosening of soil is essential for cultivating crops, a process called tilling or ploughing, done using a plough
Ploughs can be made of wood or iron, and the soil may need watering before ploughing if it's too dry
The ploughed field may have big clumps of soil called crumbs, which need to be broken
Levelling the field is beneficial for sowing and irrigation, and is done with the help of a leveller
Manure can be added to the soil before tilling to ensure proper mixing with the soil

This quiz covers the basics of agricultural practices, including the use of tools in farming and the process of photosynthesis in plants. It is designed for students who are new to the concept of crop production and management.