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Question
State a difference between wet farming and dry farming. Give an example of each.
Solution
Wet Farming | Dry Farming |
Wet farming is primarily dependent on rainfall. | Dry farming involves raising specific crops while maintaining moisture levels. |
Farming is practised in regions receiving more than 75 cm of annual rainfall. For e.g. Rice. | Farming is practised in regions with less than 75 cm of annual rainfall. For e.g. Millets. |
This kind of farming is common on the western slopes of the Western Ghats as well as in North and North Eastern India. | This is practised in arid regions of the nation like Gujarat, Southern Haryana, Eastern Rajasthan, and the rain-shadow region of the Western Ghats. |
This type of farming involves the cultivation of water-requiring crops like rice, jute, and maize. | Crops like millets, peas, and grams that can withstand dry conditions without irrigation are grown. |
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