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How do green plants synthesise their own food?
Through a process called photosynthesis
What is the primary reason why animals, including humans, cannot make their own food?
Lack of chlorophyll
Why is it necessary to eat food?
To provide raw materials for growth and repair
What was the primary source of food for nomadic people before agriculture?
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What defines agriculture?
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Why is 'regular production, proper management, and distribution' necessary in crop production?
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Why is paddy not grown in the winter season?
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What are the two broad cropping patterns identified in India?
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How do earthworms and microbes contribute to soil health?
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Why does the preparation of soil involve turning and loosening it?
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What is one of the most critical agricultural practices before growing a crop?
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Why do some crops like paddy thrive in specific seasons in India?
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