Improvement in Food Resources

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Why is it necessary to improve production from agriculture and animal husbandry?

To meet the growing food demand due to increasing population

What is the main reason India cannot rely solely on farming on more land to meet the food demand?

Intensive cultivation of existing land

Which revolution contributed to increased food-grain production?

Green revolution

What was the outcome of the white revolution?

<p>Better and more efficient use as well as availability of milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate annual grain requirement for India's growing population?

<p>More than a quarter of a billion tonnes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Importance of Improving Agriculture and Animal Husbandry

  • It is necessary to improve production from agriculture and animal husbandry to meet the food demand of India's growing population.

Limitations of Relying on More Land for Farming

  • India cannot rely solely on farming on more land to meet the food demand because of the limited availability of arable land.

Green Revolution

  • The Green Revolution contributed to increased food-grain production in India.

White Revolution

  • The outcome of the White Revolution was increased milk production in India.

India's Annual Grain Requirement

  • The approximate annual grain requirement for India's growing population is around 230-240 million tonnes.

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