F O O D C R O P S

I. Give Reasons :---

1. Drilling is the best method of sawing of seeds because
the method is economical in the use of seed and gives
good results.
2. In which region is Ragi grown in India and why?
Ans. In the drier parts of south and some areas in
northern India. It needs very low rainfall range and
withstand severe drought. These conditions are found in
the above areas.
3. Flat low lands are most suitable for growing rice since
the cultivation of rice requires a lot of irrigation and a
stagnant storage of water at its initiation. The flat low
lands prevent water from draining away.
4. Millets is called ‘Food grain for the poor’ as it does not
require any extra effort to grow. It can grow well even
in high temperatures like in drought conditions, and
uses to give an enough yield.
5. Mention the advantages of commercial farming.
i. High productivity leads to farmer’s prosperity.
ii. Leads to capital formation due huge output.
iii. Farmer is able to utilize all the modern scientific
techniques as well as equipment.
6. Rice is not the main crop of Deccan Plateau because it
requires more than150 cm of rainfall and deccan
plateau receives less than that. It also faces long period
of drought during Monsoons.
7. Difference between :--
Rice Wheat
1. Requires heavy Requires moderate
rainfall 150-300 cm rainfall 50-75 cm
Grows best in warm moist Grows best in cool moist
climate Kharif Crops climate Rabi crop.

8.
Transplantation Japanese
1. Seeds are sown in Seeds are sown in already
small and well enriched and well-drained
prepared plots nursery beds.
2. Harvesting is carried Top dressing with
out when ear heads nitrogenous fertilizers is
are nearly ripe done before flowering of
the plants.

9. Wheat is a winter crop because it requires lower

temperature during the growing period.
10. Wheat grows well in Loamy soil as loamy soil has
nutrients, humus, better drainage and infiltration of
water and air.
11. What makes rice staple food crop of India?
Ans. Rice has become the staple food crop as it leading
cereal and has the advantage that it can be grown from
Kashmir to Kerala due to its tropical climate. It is most
widely grown crop. It is very easy to cultivate.