Crop Cultivation and Plantation Farming
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What is the main characteristic of plantation agriculture?

It involves cultivating a single crop over a vast area.

Plantation agriculture is only relevant to the production of cash crops.

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What is a major difference between plantation agriculture and the traditional agricultural systems of India?

Plantation agriculture involves monoculture, whereas traditional Indian agriculture usually cultivates diverse crop types.

What is the significance of the plantation agriculture system for the economy of a country?

<p>It contributes to the export sector and generates employment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors contributed to the development of plantation agriculture in different parts of the world?

<p>Colonialism, trade, and the demand for cash crops played key roles in establishing plantations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the challenges faced by the plantation agricultural system?

<p>The challenges include environmental degradation, reliance on imported inputs, and exploitation of labor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Plantation Agriculture

Farming method where a single crop is grown on a large scale for profit, often using advanced technology and cheap labor.

Jowar-Bajra Region

A region where Jowar and Bajra are primarily grown. This usually includes areas with similar climate and soil conditions.

Large-scale Profit-oriented Production

Farming method known for its large-scale production of a specific crop to be sold in markets.

Commercial Farming

A type of agriculture that focuses on growing crops for sale in markets, often on a large scale.

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Rice Cultivation vs. Jowar-Bajra Cultivation

The process of growing rice is generally similar to growing Jowar and Bajra. These crops have similar needs and processes.

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Plantation

The act of planting seeds or seedlings in the ground to begin the growth process.

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Large Farm Size

The size of a plantation is often extremely large, encompassing vast areas of land.

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High Investment

A lot of money is needed to create and maintain a plantation, often requiring significant investments.

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Advanced Management and Technology

Plantations often use advanced technologies and management practices to improve efficiency and productivity.

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Focus on a Single Crop

Plantations usually focus on a single crop for maximum profit.

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Availability of Cheap Labor

Plantations often utilize inexpensive labor for their operations.

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Well-developed Transportation Links

Transporting goods from the plantation to markets requires well-developed transportation links.

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French Colonial Plantations

French colonists established coffee and cocoa plantations in West Africa.

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British Colonial Tea Gardens

British colonists established tea gardens in India and Sri Lanka.

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British Colonial Rubber Plantations

British colonists established rubber plantations in Malaysia.

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British Colonial Banana and Plantain Farms

British colonists established banana and plantain farms in the western Pacific islands.

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Spanish and American Colonial Coconut and Sugarcane Farms

Spanish and American colonists established coconut and sugarcane farms in the Philippines.

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Sugarcane Farming in Indonesia

Sugarcane farming was once a prominent activity in Indonesia.

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Study Notes

Crop Cultivation

  • Major Crops in Region: Jowar and Bajra are major crops in the region.
  • Rice vs. Jowar/Bajra Cultivation: Rice and Jowar/Bajra cultivation have similarities, but Jowar/Bajra needs irrigation while rice does not necessarily.
  • Plantation Farming: Developed by Europeans, plantation farming is large-scale, profit-driven agricultural production.
  • Plantation Crops: Tea, coffee, cocoa, rubber, cotton, sugarcane, bananas, and pineapples were introduced in tropical areas by European colonists.
  • Characteristics of Plantation Farming: Large land holdings, high investment, advanced techniques, focus on a single crop with ease of transport to market.
  • Examples of Plantation Farming Regions: Coffee and cocoa were introduced by the French in West Africa. Britain set up tea plantations in India and Ceylon. Malaysia developed rubber plantations. Bananas and pineapples were introduced by Spain and the USA to the Philippines. Indonesia also had sugarcane plantations.

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This quiz explores the major crops grown in certain regions, focusing on Jowar and Bajra, and compares them to rice cultivation. It also delves into plantation farming, its characteristics, and examples from around the world. Test your knowledge on the impact of European colonization on agriculture.

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