Geog Agriculture

1. Distinguish between plantation and shifting agriculture.

Shifting agriculture: it is the process of agriculture in which a small area of a forest is cleared by cutting down all the trees and the area is banned.the ashes are mixed with the soil to make it more fertile for the crops to grow.when the land becomes less fertile it is abandoned.this practice is known as slash and burn agriculture.these regions are generally with heavy rainfall

plantation agriculture:in this cultivation vast lands are brought under a single crop.large amounts of chep but skilled labour,scientific technique,transport network and marketing skills are employed.the farm produced are either processed in their factories or are sold as raw material to other industries.some of the farm produce is exported too

Shifting agriculture is commonly practiced in regions with minimal rainfall.

Shifting agriculture involves cultivating crops on large plantations only.

Plantation agriculture focuses on small-scale farming with diverse crops.

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2. Distinguish between primary and tertiary activity.

Tertiary activities are involved with extracting raw materials from nature.

Primary activities include transport, trade, banking, education, health services, etc.

Primary activities involve providing support services to all sectors and people of the economy.

Primary activities are those which are involved with extracting raw materials from nature such as agriculture,fishing,food gathering,hunting etc

tertiary activity: are connected with the provisions of support services to all the sectors and people of the economy .eg-transport,trade,banking,education,health service etc

Primary activities involve the extraction of raw materials, while tertiary activities provide support services. The incorrect options are contradicting the definitions provided in the correct answer.

Explanation

Primary activities involve the extraction of raw materials, while tertiary activities provide support services. The incorrect options are contradicting the definitions provided in the correct answer.

3. What is the difference between mixed farming and ranching?

Ranching refers to a combination of crop cultivation and livestock rearing on the same land, whereas mixed farming is limited to livestock rearing only.

Mixed farming refers to the cultivation of food crops , fodder crops and rearing of livestock on the same land.the combination of different primary activities here is complentary to each other and adds to farmers profitability

ranching: it refers to livestock with the use of some public land.in india ranching is prevalent to hilly regions that are rich in pastures

Mixed farming primarily involves ranching in hilly regions with rich pastures, while ranching is more common in flat agricultural lands.

Mixed farming involves solely the cultivation of food crops, while ranching involves both cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock.

The correct answer distinguishes between mixed farming and ranching based on the primary activities involved and the land usage. Mixed farming includes a combination of food crops, fodder crops, and livestock rearing on the same land, while ranching typically involves livestock farming on public lands.

Explanation

4. What are the distinguishing factors between wheat crop and rice crop?

Wheat crop:it requires moderate temperature and rainfall during growing season and bright sunshine at the time of harvesting.in india it is grown in winterit thrives best in well drained loamy soil.it is a staple crop and the second most important crop of india

rice crop:is one of the major food crops of the world.it is the staple diet of most of the people of tropical and subtropical regions.it is a kharif crop and grows best in alluvial clayey soils which can retain water.

Rice crop is grown in winter and requires well-drained loamy soil.

Wheat crop requires excessive rainfall and thrives in sandy soil.

Wheat crop is the staple diet of tropical and subtropical regions.

The correct answer highlights the specific growing conditions and soil requirements for each crop, helping to distinguish between them.

Explanation

The correct answer highlights the specific growing conditions and soil requirements for each crop, helping to distinguish between them.

5. Name a few factors on which agricultural development depends.

Number of livestock present

Type of tractors used

It depends upon

soil
climate
irrigation
size of land

Distance to the nearest city

Agricultural development depends on factors like soil quality, climate conditions, availability of irrigation, and the size of land for effective cultivation.

Explanation

Agricultural development depends on factors like soil quality, climate conditions, availability of irrigation, and the size of land for effective cultivation.

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