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प्रश्न
Give geographical reasons for each of the following:
Oilseeds are an important commercial crop grown in India.
उत्तर
Oilseeds are an important commercial crop grown in India as oils extracted from these seeds are used for a variety of purposes like as raw materials in cooking, the paint industry etc.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Distinguish between intensive commercial farming and extensive commercial farming.
Tick the correct answer.
Golden fibre refers to
What do you understand by commercial crops?
What are the two methods of cultivation of rice? Which one is known for its better yields?
Why are commercial crops also known as industrial crops?
Answer the following question.
Compare 'intensive subsistence farming' with that of 'commercial farming' practiced in India.
| Jhumming: The 'slash and burn' agriculture is known as, 'Milpa' in Mexico and Central America, 'Conuco' in Venezuela, 'Roca' in Brazil, 'Masole' in Central Africa, 'Ladang' in Indonesia, 'Ray' in Vietnam. In India, this primitive form of cultivation is called 'Bewar' or 'Dahiya' in Madhya Pradesh, 'Podu' or 'Penda' in Andhra Pradesh, 'Pama Dabi' or 'Koman' or 'Bringa' in Odisha, 'Kumari' in Western Ghats, 'Valre' or 'Waltre' in South-eastern Rajasthan, 'Khil' in the Himalayan belt, 'Kuruwa' in Jharkhand, and 'Jhumming' in the North-eastern region. |
What is the 'slash and burn' agriculture called in Mexico?
| Commercial Farming: The main characteristic of this type of farming is the use of higher doses of modern inputs, e.g. high yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides in order to obtain higher productivity. The degree of commercialisation of agriculture varies from one region to another. For example, rice is a commercial crop in Haryana and Punjab, but in Odisha, it is a subsistence crop. |
What is the main characteristics of commercial farming?
Differentiate between Intensive farming and Extensive farming.
Which of the following farming method is used to grow tea on a large scale?
