Importance of Food Production in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry

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What is the reason behind efforts to improve production from agriculture and animal husbandry?

To decrease the use of natural resources

To increase the profit of farmers

To meet the growing food demand of India's population (correct)

To reduce the area of land under cultivation

What is the main constraint in increasing food production in India?

Shortage of labor

Limited availability of fertilizers

Limited land available for cultivation (correct)

Lack of water

What is the significance of the green revolution?

Improved availability of fruits and vegetables

Increased food-grain production (correct)

Increased production of milk

Reduced use of natural resources

What is the main concern in increasing food production?

Degrading the environment and disturbing its balance Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for people to access food?

People should have money to purchase food Signup and view all the answers

Why is sustainable agriculture important?

To increase food production without degrading the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the white revolution?

Better and more efficient use as well as availability of milk Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of increasing food production?

To meet the growing food demand of the population Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main dependencies of food security?

Availability of food and access to it Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to increase the incomes of people working in agriculture?

To combat the problem of hunger Signup and view all the answers

What type of farming practices are recommended for sustained livelihood?

Mixed farming, intercropping, and integrated farming Signup and view all the answers

What do pulses provide us with?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

What type of crops are grown in the kharif season?

Paddy, soyabean, pigeon pea, maize, cotton, green gram and black gram Signup and view all the answers

What has been the increase in the production of food grains in India from 1952 to 2010?

Four times Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of increasing yields of crops and livestock?

To reduce the problem of hunger Signup and view all the answers

What are the three stages involved in farming practices?

Preparation, production, and post-harvest operations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Food and Nutrition

Food provides proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals necessary for body development, growth, and health.
Both plants and animals are major sources of food, obtained mainly from agriculture and animal husbandry.

Food Security and Population

India is a populous country with a growing population of over 1 billion people, requiring more than a quarter of a billion tonnes of grain every year.
With limited land available for cultivation, increasing production efficiency is necessary to meet the growing food demand.

Efforts to Increase Food Production

The green revolution contributed to increased food-grain production.
The white revolution led to better and more efficient use and availability of milk.

Sustainable Practices

Intensive use of natural resources can cause damage and destroy their balance, hence sustainable practices in agriculture and animal husbandry are necessary.
Increasing food production must not degrade the environment or disturb the natural balance.

Food Security and Access

Food security depends on both availability of food and access to it.
People need money to purchase food, making increasing incomes of people working in agriculture necessary to combat hunger.

Scientific Management Practices

Scientific management practices are necessary to obtain high yields from farms.
Mixed farming, intercropping, and integrated farming practices, such as combining agriculture with livestock/poultry/fisheries/bee-keeping, can ensure sustained livelihood.

Crop Yields

Cereals like wheat, rice, and maize provide carbohydrate for energy requirement.
Pulses like gram, pea, and lentil provide protein.
Oil seeds like soyabean, ground nut, and sesame provide necessary fats.
Vegetables, spices, and fruits provide a range of vitamins and minerals.

Crop Seasons

Crops are grown in two seasons: kharif (June to October) and rabi (November to April).
Examples of kharif crops include paddy, soyabean, and pigeon pea, while rabi crops include wheat, gram, and peas.

Increase in Food Grain Production

India has seen a fourfold increase in food grain production from 1952 to 2010, with only a 25% increase in cultivable land area.
This increase in production has been achieved through improved farming practices.

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This quiz assesses understanding of the significance of improving food production from agriculture and animal husbandry. It covers the role of food in human development, growth, and health.