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What is the primary focus of agriculture, as defined in the content?

Producing crops and animal products for human use. (correct)

Developing sustainable farming methods.

Growing fruits and vegetables for profit.

Managing forests and timber resources.

Why did early humans transition from hunters and gatherers to food producers?

They wanted to build permanent settlements and develop a more complex society.

They discovered the benefits of farming and settled near rivers. (correct)

They were forced to by climate change and environmental degradation.

They realized that agriculture was more efficient than hunting and gathering.

What is the main idea behind the term 'crop' as it relates to agriculture?

Any type of plant that is cultivated for food or other purposes.

A group of plants that are grown in a field for a specific purpose. (correct)

The process of planting, cultivating, and harvesting plants.

The harvested produce of a particular plant species.

Which of the following best describes the central aim of the 'Green Revolution' as mentioned in the text?

To increase food production and address global hunger. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is the key distinction between 'agriculture' and 'horticulture'?

Agriculture is a broader term encompassing animal production, while horticulture focuses solely on plant cultivation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the increasing need for food production?

The growth of human population. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples would best represent a 'crop' as defined in the content?

A field of corn planted for harvesting. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to diversify the types of crops produced in different regions?

To ensure a variety of food sources for the population. (A), To protect against crop failure due to pests or diseases. (B), To enhance the sustainability of agricultural practices. (C), To improve the economic viability of different regions. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Crop Production and Management

Agriculture is the production of crops and animals for human benefit
Includes poultry, fishing, and sericulture
Horticulture is a branch of agriculture focused on vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants
Early humans were hunters. Later they learned to grow plants, turning into food producers.
Settling in fertile river plains marked the start of agriculture
Crop means plants of the same kind grown on a large scale in one area
"Crop produce" is the product of cultivated plants
Food demand increased with population growth, prompting attempts like the Green Revolution
Cropping patterns vary across regions

Crops and Cropping Patterns

Cropping patterns may not be the same in all regions
Similar plants grown in a specific region at a given time are called a crop

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Explore the fundamentals of crop production and management, covering the significance of agriculture in human civilization. Learn about various agricultural branches such as horticulture and the evolution of cropping patterns influenced by population growth and the Green Revolution.