10 Questions
What is the main reason why paddy cannot be grown in the winter season?
Paddy requires a lot of water, which is not available in winter.
Why do farmers turn and loosen the soil for cultivation of crops?
To help aerate the soil and improve nutrient uptake by plants.
How do soil organisms contribute to nutrient recycling in the soil ecosystem?
By breaking down dead plants and animals into nutrients usable by living plants.
What is the significance of the top layer of soil for plant growth?
It provides aeration, nutrients, and support for plant roots.
How do activities carried out by farmers during cultivation relate to gardening practices?
Both involve nurturing plants, ensuring proper soil conditions, and protecting against pests.
What are the two broad cropping patterns identified in the text?
Kharif and Rabi Crops
Which of the following is NOT a kharif crop?
Wheat
What agricultural practice involves protecting crops from weeds?
Sowing
Why is it important to add manure and fertilisers in crop production?
To improve soil fertility
What role do earthworms and microbes play in soil preparation?
Aid in soil aeration and nutrient recycling
Test your knowledge on Indian cropping patterns, specifically focusing on the two broad patterns known as Kharif crops and Rabi crops. Learn about the types of crops sown in different seasons and their significance in Indian agriculture.
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