Agriculture - Class 8 - Social Science
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Back Questions - Agriculture | Geography | Social Science | Class 8
What is agriculture?
Agriculture is a primary activity that includes growing crops, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and rearing livestock. Derived from the Latin words 'ager' or 'agri', meaning soil, and 'culture', meaning cultivation, it is also referred to as farming. It involves a systematic approach to cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock, playing a crucial part in sustaining human life and the economy.
Name the factors influencing agriculture?
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Sign up nowName the fibre crops and name the climatic conditions required for their growth.
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Sign up nowHorticulture means
(a) growing of fruits and vegetables
(b) primitive farming
(c) growing of wheat
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(a) tea
(b) cotton
(c) jute
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(a) Brazil
(b) India
(c) Russia
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Sign up nowIn India, agriculture is a primary activity. Give reasons.
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Sign up nowDifferent crops are grown in different regions. Give reasons.
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Sign up nowCollect seeds of wheat, rice, jowar, bajra, ragi, maize, oilseeds and pulses available in the market. Bring them to the class and find out in which type of soil they grow.
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Sign up nowFind out the difference between the life style of farmers in the USA and India on the basis of pictures collected from magazines, books, newspapers and the Internet.
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Sign up nowExtra Questions - Agriculture | Geography | Social Science | Class 8
A soil which is sticky in nature. We can make any type of model by using the soil. This soil retains water for a long time. Farmers grow cotton, sugarcane, and paddy. What type of soil is found in this village?
A) Red soil
B) Black soil
C) Golden soil
D) Yellow soil
The correct answer is B) Black soil.
Black soils are known for their capacity to hold moisture. They are typically clayey in texture and very fertile, making them particularly suitable for certain types of agriculture. Notably, these soils are often referred to as "Black cotton soils" due to their dark color and their excellent capacity to support the cultivation of cotton, but they are also used for crops like sugarcane and paddy.
This type of soil is derived from decomposed trap lava and is characterized by being able to form deep cracks when dry, facilitating air circulation. Another distinctive feature is their tendency to have lime accumulations at various depths.
In India, black soil is predominantly found in the central, western, and southern states. This aligns with the given description of the soil properties in the question, leading to option B) Black soil as the correct answer.
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A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are eight students of a school. They study in Std. VI, VII, and VIII with not more than three in any Std. Each of them has a favorite subject from Physics, Geography, English, Marathi, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and not necessarily in the same order.
D likes Chemistry and studies in Std. VIII with only H. B does not study in Std. VII. E and A study in the same Std. but not with B. C and F study in the same Std. Those who study in Std. VI do not like Mathematics or Biology. F likes Physics. The one who studies in Std. VIII likes English. C does not like Geography. A's favorite subject is Marathi and G does not like Biology.
What is G's favorite subject?
A) Biology
B) Physics
C) Marathi
D) Data inadequate
E) None of these
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Explain the agricultural system practised in India as compared to the USA. Include details like main crops, use of technology, issues faced, and market dynamics.
In India, prevalent agriculture is subsistence-based, utilizing small farms and traditional methods. Wheat, rice, and pulses are primarily grown with modest technology, and assistance often comes from government agriculture officers. Challenges in India include a lack of storage facilities, forcing sales in unfavourable markets. On the contrary, the USA practices commercial agriculture on larger farms, using advanced technology and relying heavily on automated equipment. Major crops include corn, soybeans, and wheat. Fertilizer and pesticide use is optimized using satellite images. The market dynamics are business-oriented, with grain automatically stored or sent to market agencies.
Briefly illustrate Subsistence Farming and Commercial Farming. Also, discuss the respective challenges and benefits.
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What are the various types of farming? Give examples.
Farming is classified into two main types: Subsistence Farming and Commercial Farming.
Subsistence Farming is practised to meet the needs of the farmer's family with low levels of technology and household labour. It can further be classified as intensive subsistence and primitive subsistence farming. Examples include rice, wheat, maize, pulses, and oilseeds farming in thickly populated areas of monsoon regions.
Commercial Farming involves growing crops and rearing animals for sale in the market. It is characterized by large cultivated areas, extensive use of technology, and large capital investment. Commercial farming includes commercial grain farming (wheat, maize), mixed farming, and plantation agriculture (tea, coffee, sugarcane, cashew, rubber, banana, or cotton).
What are the primary, secondary and tertiary activities associated with agriculture?
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