10 Questions
What is Paheli worried about?
The pollution caused by burning stubs
What happens to freshly harvested grains if not dried properly?
They get spoilt or attacked by organisms
What is the purpose of winnowing?
To separate grain and chaff
Why do farmers burn stubs in the field?
No specific reason mentioned in the content
Which of the following is a festival associated with the harvest season?
All of the above
What is the purpose of putting dried neem leaves in an iron drum containing wheat?
To prevent insect pests
What happens to the harvested grains if they are not stored properly?
They get attacked by insects, bacteria, and fungi
Why is it necessary to dry the harvested grains?
To reduce moisture
What is the problem with storing grains without drying them?
All of the above
What is the purpose of storage of grains?
To keep them safe from all of the above
Study Notes
Importance of Food and Agriculture
- Energy from food is utilized by organisms for carrying out their various body functions, such as digestion, respiration, and excretion.
- We get our food from plants, or animals, or both.
Agriculture in India
- India is a vast country with varying climatic conditions, leading to a rich variety of crops grown in different parts.
- Despite this diversity, two broad cropping patterns can be identified in India.
Agricultural Practices
- Preparation of soil is an essential agricultural practice.
- Weedicides, such as 2,4-D, are used to kill weeds in fields.
- Harvesting is done manually or by machines, and the harvested crop needs to be separated from the chaff through threshing.
Harvesting and Threshing
- Harvesting can be done manually using a sickle or by machines.
- Threshing is the process of separating grain from chaff, and it can be done using a machine called a combine.
Harvest Festivals
- Harvest festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm in India, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of a period of joy and relaxation.
- Examples of harvest festivals in India include Pongal, Baisakhi, Holi, Diwali, Nabanya, and Bihu.
Storage of Harvested Produce
- Storage of harvested grains is an important task to keep them safe from moisture, insects, rats, and microorganisms.
- Harvested grains need to be dried properly before storing to prevent spoilage and attack by insects, bacteria, and fungi.
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