Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Explain briefly what is meant by the term ‘Retting’?
Solution
Retting is the method by which the jute fibre is removed from the stem by submerging it in flowing water for 20-25 days and then it is dried in the sun.
RELATED QUESTIONS
What is mixed farming?
Study the picture given below and answer the question that follows:
1) Name one state where this crop grows well.
2) Why are mostly women employed to harvest it?
3) Mention two geographical conditions suitable for the cultivation of this crop.
Name an area of wheat cultivation in India and state why it is suitable for the cultivation of wheat. (Mention two reasons).
Mention four main uses of groundnuts.
Mention the areas where jute is cultivated.
Or
Name one area in India where jute is cultivated widely.
Give three uses of groundnuts.
Why is most of the work in the cultivation of cotton done by hand?
Why are coffee estates inter-planted with orange trees, cardamom and pepper vines?
Explain two important characteristics of plantation farming. Name one important plantation crop.
Name the largest producer of tea in India.
