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Question
Give reason.
In India agriculture is a primary activity.
Solution
Two-third of India’s population is dependent upon agriculture. Hence, in India, agriculture is a primary activity.
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1. Crop that needs well-drained fertile soils, moderate temperatures and lots of sunshine (5) |
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2. Increasing production through use of HYV seeds, chemical fertilisers and pesticides (5, 10) |
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10. Type of farming to meet family needs (11) |
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13. Rearing of animals for sale (9) |
7. Requires 210 frost-free days for growth (6) |
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14. Growing grapes for wines (11) |
8. Growing of flowers (12) |
| 9. Also called ‘Golden Fibre’ (4) | |
| 11. Also known as paddy (4) | |
| 12. Activity concerned with extraction of natural resources (7) |
