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Why is it necessary to improve production from agriculture and animal husbandry?
Why is it necessary to improve production from agriculture and animal husbandry?
- To reduce the cost of food production
- To meet the growing food demand due to increasing population (correct)
- To encourage biodiversity conservation
- To promote organic farming practices
What is the main reason India cannot rely solely on farming on more land to meet the food demand?
What is the main reason India cannot rely solely on farming on more land to meet the food demand?
- Inadequate irrigation facilities
- Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
- Lack of government support for agriculture
- Intensive cultivation of existing land (correct)
Which revolution contributed to increased food-grain production?
Which revolution contributed to increased food-grain production?
- Pink revolution
- Green revolution (correct)
- Blue revolution
- Yellow revolution
What was the outcome of the white revolution?
What was the outcome of the white revolution?
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What is the approximate annual grain requirement for India's growing population?
What is the approximate annual grain requirement for India's growing population?
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Study Notes
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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Explore the concepts of food resources, agriculture, and animal husbandry, and why efforts are constantly made to enhance production in these areas. Understand the importance of improving food resources for sustaining life and meeting nutritional needs.
