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What is the main difference between Rabi and Kharif crops in India?
What is the main difference between Rabi and Kharif crops in India?
- Rabi crops require less water than Kharif crops.
- Rabi crops are genetically modified, while Kharif crops are not.
- Rabi crops are grown during the winter season, while Kharif crops are grown during the monsoon season. (correct)
- Kharif crops are sown during the winter season.
Which of the following is a correct step in soil preparation for crop production?
Which of the following is a correct step in soil preparation for crop production?
- Spraying synthetic growth hormones on the soil
- Adding excessive water to compact the soil
- Using chemical pesticides to sterilize the soil
- Turning and loosening the soil by ploughing (correct)
How do new crop varieties impact the use of chemical fertilizers?
How do new crop varieties impact the use of chemical fertilizers?
- New crop varieties require smaller amounts of chemical fertilizers
- New crop varieties increase the need for organic manure only
- New crop varieties eliminate the need for any fertilizers
- New crop varieties lead to a significant rise in the use of chemical fertilizers (correct)
Which nutrient is commonly found in chemical fertilizers and is essential for plant growth?
Which nutrient is commonly found in chemical fertilizers and is essential for plant growth?
What is the primary purpose of manure in agriculture?
What is the primary purpose of manure in agriculture?
Which of the following is a traditional irrigation method according to the text?
Which of the following is a traditional irrigation method according to the text?
Why are food grains usually harvested with more moisture than required for storage?
Why are food grains usually harvested with more moisture than required for storage?
What is animal husbandry primarily concerned with?
What is animal husbandry primarily concerned with?
Study Notes
Crop Production in India
- Rabi crops are sown during the winter season, whereas Kharif crops are sown during the monsoon season.
Soil Preparation
- Tillage is a correct step in soil preparation for crop production.
Crop Varieties and Fertilizers
- New crop varieties can reduce the use of chemical fertilizers due to their improved nutrient uptake efficiency.
Nutrients in Fertilizers
- Nitrogen is a common nutrient found in chemical fertilizers and is essential for plant growth.
Manure in Agriculture
- The primary purpose of manure in agriculture is to act as a natural fertilizer, improving soil fertility and structure.
Irrigation Methods
- Basin irrigation is a traditional irrigation method.
Grain Harvesting and Storage
- Food grains are usually harvested with more moisture than required for storage to prevent moisture loss during transportation and storage.
Animal Husbandry
- Animal husbandry is primarily concerned with the care and breeding of livestock.
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Learn about the importance of crop production, proper management, and distribution of food in feeding a large population. Explore the types of crops grown in India based on seasons and how the selection of seeds affects yield.
