Morning Star solutions for Total Geography [English] Class 10 chapter 14 - Agriculture - I [Latest edition]

In subsistence farming, the output is not very high and is consumed within the ______.

In subsistence farming, these is a dominance of ______ crops and is never any surplus for the ______.

The crops grown in Commercial farming are known as ______.

Cultivation of crops and raising of animals is a feature of ______.

Commercial farming is prevalent in areas where landholdings are ______ and market economy is well developed.

______ agriculture is also known as 'slash and burn method'.

______ and ______ crops are associated with Shifting agriculture.

______ is practised in many areas as an alternative to Shifting cultivation.

Intercropping involves growing of two or more crops next to each other at the same ______.

______ tree plantation is being promoted to check the practice of Shifting cultivation.

______ type of farming involves cultivation of small farms using large inputs of labour, manures and fertilizers.

Which type of agriculture is mainly practised in the irrigated areas of the plains of northern India and the coastal area of south India?

The input of labour per unit area is low in ______ farming.

______ farming is an eco-friendly method as it involves less use of chemical fertilizers.

A plantation is usually a ______ over a large area which does not include naturally occurring plants.

The farming which involves cultivation of single agricultural crop over large tracts of land or estates is ______.

Tea, coffee, rubber or spices are ______ crops.

What is meant by the term 'agricultlire'?

Why is agriculture said to be the backbone of the Indian economy?

Mention some problems of Indian agriculture.

State three advantages of Cooperative farming.

What is the Green Revolution?

State any two characteristics of Green Revolution.

State any three negative impact of Green Revolution in India.

What was the impact of Green Revolution on Indian agriculture?

Give two points of difference between Extensive and Intensive farming.

State any two advantages of Commercial farming.

Give a reason for the following:

Plantations are managed by large multinational companies.

Give a reason for the following:

Fields are rotated instead of crops in shifting cultivation.

Give a reason for the following:

In extensive agriculture, yield per hectare is low but total yield is large.

What type of farming is practised in areas where population is sparse and land is in plenty?

Name two areas in India where Extensive farming is practised.

Give two points of difference between plantation and mixed farming.

Give any two effects of globalisation on Indian agriculture.

Mention any three measures taken by the government to boost agricultural production.

Mention any three measures taken by the government to boost agricultural production.

How is shifting cultivation carried out?

Where is shifting cultivation practised in India?

State any one disadvantage of shifting cultivation.

State any two steps being taken by the government to discourage shifting cultivation.

What is subsistence agriculture?

Mention two features of subsistence farming.

What is Organic farming?

What is Cooperative farming?

With reference to Organic Farming state the following:

Main characteristics of Organic Farming.

State why is organic farming gaining popularity in recent times.

Your penfriend, who lives in Australia, has read that India is an agricultural country. He wants to know the details about the nature of agriculture practised in India and the problems faced by the farmers. Write to your friend replying to his queries.

Your grandfather, a farmer, was a young boy when the Green Revolution began. What does he tell you about the pros and cons of the Green Revolution.

Your uncle, who lives in Punjab, is a farmer involved in the cultivation of crops and livestock rearing. He sells the crops and dairy products in the market. Name the type of agriculture practised by him, the crops he grows and the main features of the agriculture practised by him. Why is this type of agriculture not popular throughout the country?

If you are given a choice, which type of agriculture you would like to practise and why?

The concept of organic food is fast catching up in metro cities. What are your views on this? Give reasons to support your answer. Are you ready to pay more for organic products?