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What is referred to as the fixed capital in production?
Land area under cultivation in Palampur has expanded since 1960.
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Which factor of production refers to the people who perform the work in production?
Labour
In Palampur, ___% of the people depend on farming for their livelihood.
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Match the following types of capital with their definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT considered a requirement for production?
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Physical capital includes only the tools and machines used in production.
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What is the basic constraint in raising farm production in Palampur?
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What is the primary reason farmers in Palampur can grow three crops per year?
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All land in Palampur is idle and not used for cultivation.
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What are the two main crops grown during the rainy season in Palampur?
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The common unit of measuring land in villages like Palampur is called a __________.
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Match the following crops with their respective seasons in Palampur:
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Which of the following irrigation systems was first used before the introduction of electric tubewells?
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Less than 40 percent of India's total cultivated area is irrigated.
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What type of land utilization practice is most common in Palampur?
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Study Notes
Organisation of Production
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Production aims to create goods and services that meet societal needs.
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Four essential requirements for production include:
- Land: Encompasses natural resources such as water, forests, and minerals.
- Labour: Refers to the workforce performing various tasks, ranging from highly skilled individuals to manual workers.
- Physical Capital: Covers the diverse inputs at different production stages, including tools and machinery.
- Tools, Machines, Buildings: These fixed assets, like ploughs and computers, are utilized in production over extended periods.
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Raw Materials and Money in Hand: Necessary resources required during production, such as yarn for weaving and clay for pottery; collectively known as working capital.
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Human Capital: Represents knowledge and entrepreneurial ability, critical for combining land, labour, and capital to produce outputs.
Factors of Production
- Production involves the amalgamation of four key factors: land, labour, physical capital, and human capital.
- The chapter refers to physical capital simply as "capital."
- The case study of Palampur will explore the application of the first three factors of production.
Farming in Palampur
- Agriculture is the primary occupation for 75% of Palampur’s population, either as farmers or farm labourers.
- The well-being of these individuals is directly linked to farm production.
- A significant limitation to increasing farm output is that the land available for cultivation is largely fixed.
- Since 1960, there has been no increase in the area of land used for farming in Palampur.
Land Use & Irrigation
- Conversion of some wastelands in Palampur to cultivable land signifies agricultural development.
- Potential for increasing farm production through new cultivation is limited.
- Land measurement units include hectares, bigha, and guintha; one hectare equals a square of 100 meters per side.
Palampur's Unique Characteristics
- Palampur mirrors villages in western Uttar Pradesh, with all available land being cultivated and no idle land left.
Crops and Farming Practices
- Kharif season (monsoon): Jowar and Bajra are predominant, serving primarily as cattle feed.
- October to December: Potatoes are cultivated, contributing to the local economy.
- Rabi season (winter): Wheat is sown, utilized for household consumption and market sale, particularly in Raiganj.
- Sugarcane: Cultivated annually and sold in Shahpur, marking its significance in local agriculture.
Multiple Cropping
- Allows farmers to grow more than one crop annually, enhancing overall yield.
- Majority of farmers in Palampur cultivate at least two main crops, with many adding potatoes as a third crop.
Irrigation and Farming Practices Transformation
- Well-developed irrigation systems facilitate the growth of three crops annually.
- Early introduction of electricity in Palampur revolutionized irrigation methods.
- Transition from Persian wheels, which irrigated small patches, to electric tubewells that cover larger areas.
- Initial tubewell installations by the government led to farmers independently setting up their own systems.
- By the mid-1970s, irrigation covered 200 hectares of land in Palampur.
Irrigation Across India
- Diverse irrigation levels exist in Indian villages; riverine and coastal areas generally have better irrigation compared to plateau regions.
- Less than 40 percent of India's cultivated area is currently irrigated; remaining agriculture relies heavily on rainfall.
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Test your knowledge on the key elements of production, including the roles of land, labor, and capital. This quiz covers the essential requirements for producing goods and services. Dive in to see how well you understand these foundational concepts!
