Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com TOPIC: AGRICULTURE YEAR 2008 Question’ (a) i) When are Kharif crops (1] sown and (2) harvested ‘Ans. Kharif crops are sown after monsoons in June, July and harvested in Oct. and Nov. (ij Name a cash crop which is also a Kharif crop. [2] ’ns.A cash crop which is also a Kharif crop — cotton. (b) India is the largest producer of tea. State the climatic factors necessary for its growth, [2] ‘ns Climatic factors necessary for tea are: ‘Temperature required is between 15° to 35°C (under shade), but 25°C is most suitable. Rainfall should be between 150 cm to 250 cm, well distributed throughout the year. (¢ Explain the following methods of propagation and name the crop associated with each ; [3] ( bud grafting ‘Ans. It is associated with rubber crop. This method is done by the insertion of a strip of bark containing a bud from high yielding clones under a bark of a young seedling about 5 cm high till they become united in 3 to 4 weeks. The old seedling stem is then sawn off above the grafted bud, which then grows to form a new rubber plant. {i Ratoon cropping ‘Ans: It is associated with sugarcane. It is a process by which the cane is cut close to the ground where the sugar content is concentrated. After the crop has been cut the stem begins to grow again and produces a second crop called ratoon. For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com (d) ) What are the geographical conditions necessary for the cultivation of groundnuts ? ‘Ans Geographical conditions necessary for the cultivation of ground nuts : 1, It requires a tropical or sub-tropical climate. 2. Rainfall should be between 50 to 75 cm and temperature should be 20°C to 25°C. 3. Dry, light and sandy soils ideal. (ii) What climatic condition adversely affects the groundnut crop? ‘Ans. This crop is highly susceptible to prolonged drought, continuous rains, stagnant water and frost. (iii) Name two non-edible oilseeds grown. [3] Ans. Two non-edible oil seeds grown—castor and linseed. YEAR 2009 Qi Question 8: (a) Explain two important characteristics of plantation farming. Name one important plantation crop. [2] Answer: (a) Two important characteristics of plantation farming are: 1. Huge estates. 2. Single crop farming (Mono culture) One important plantation crop is tea. (b) Which state is the leading producer of Jute ? Give any two factors responsible for this. (2) (b) West Bengal is the leading producer of jute. For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com Two factors are: 1. Alluvial soil is deposited by Ganga and its distributaries. 2. It receives rainfall between 150 to 200 cm. and has 80% to 90% of relative humidity. (c) (i) The yield of sugarcane is higher in the Deccan, Give two reasons for this. (c) (i) Yield in sugarcane is higher in the Deccan because: 1, Climate of Deccan is free from summer loo and winter frost. 2. Black lava soil with high fertility and retentively of moisture is suitable for it, (ii) Advantage of Ratoon crop: It is labor and time saving. Disadvantage of Ratoon crop: It yields thinner canes with low sucrose content. (ii) Give one advantage and one disadvantage of ratoon cropping. [3] (d) Define the following terms : (i) Ginning (ii) Topping (iii) Arabica. 13] (q) (i) Ginning—tt is a process of separation of cotton fibre from cotton seeds. (ii) Answer has not given due to out of present syllabus. (iii) Arabica—It is the best variety of coffee grown on commercial scale. For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com YEAR 2010 Question | 8: | (a) Study the picture given below and answer the following questions (i) Name the crop which is being planted. Give one benefit of this method of planting this crop. (ii) Mention the climatic conditions which favour the cultivation of the crop being planted. (i) The crop which is being planted in the picture is ‘Rice’ The method used for sowing is ‘transplantation’ method Though it is a laborious method but it increases the yield by 45%. (ii) Mean annual temperature of 24°C with a range of 22°C to 32°C. Rainfall required : 150 cm to 300 cm, but much less is required if irrigation is available. (b) |b) Name the stale in India which leads cotton cultivation. Mention two climatic factors which affect the cotton cultivation adversely. Gujarat leads in cotton cultivation. 1. Frost is injurious to the crop. 2. There should be no rains at the time of ripening of cotton balls. (@ (q Answer the following questions with reference to sugarcane (i) Mention two different ways in which it is propagated. (i) Why is a lot of labour required for its cultivation? (iii) Why must the sugar mills be near the sugar fields? (¢) (i (a) Sett Method: Cutting of two or three joints taken from a healthy plant and planted horizontally, in furrows then piled with fertilized soil. (b) Ratoon Cropping: The Cane is cut close to the ground where the sugar content is concentrated. After the crop has been cut the stem begins to grow again and gives a new crop. (ii) A lot of labour is required for sugarcane cultivation from the time of sowing. Such as before sowing ground is prepared, furrows are made, For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com ) are made by the sugarcane, besides this pesticides and insecticides are sprayed twice or thrice, manuring is also done two or three times. At the time of harvest also lot of manual work is done. Thus a lot of labour is required for sugarcane cultivation. (iii) After harvesting cane it is processed within 24 hours If delayed the sucrose content starts d ing. If the sugar mills are cl to the fields, without wasting time in transportation sugarcane can be reached easily. Hence the sugar mills must be near the sugarcane fields. (@ (@) Give geographical reasons for the following: (i) Tea hashes are prunedvat regular intervals. (ii) Tapping of rubber trees is usually done in the morning hours. (iii) Oil cake is‘@ useful residue. (q) (i) Tea bushes are pruned at regular interval as it helps in growing more new leaves and also the height of the plant does not increase, which helps in picking leaves. (ii) Tapping of rubber tree is usually done in the morning hours as latex flows freely at this time, it is also to avoid heat after 12 o'clock and the convectional rain due to which the latex may be diluted. (iii) Oil cake is a useful residue because it can he used as manure and also can be used as fodder for cattle. YEAR 2011 Question (@) Mention any two problems of agriculture in India. Ans: Two problems of agriculture in India are: 1. Land holdings are small due to farm fragmentation. 2. Farmers are poor and not educated so cannot afford modem technology and implements. (b) State two geographical requirements for the growth of wheat in India. Ans: Geographical requirement of wheat are: 1. Temperature: It is a crop of temperate region, requires temperature ranging between 10°C to 15°C. For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com 2. Rainfall: It requires rainfall ranging between 50 to 100 cm. (O With reference to the cultivation of coffee in Southern India (i) Name the two varieties of coffee plants grown on commercial scale. (ii) Why are coffee estates inter-planted with orange trees, cardamom and pepper vines ? (iii) Name one state where coffee is grown extensively Ans: With reference to coffee cultivation: (i) Two varieties of coffee are Arabica and Robusta. (ii) Because they supplement the farmer’s income and provide shade to the coffee plants. (iii) Karnataka. (@ Explain the following term: (i) Withering (ii) Plantation Farming (iii) Drilling () Withering: It is involved in the process of making black tea. The tea leaves are spread over shelves called withering racks and air is blown over the leaves to reduce their moisture content and to make them soft and flexible. This is called withering. (ii) Plantation farming: It is a type of farming in which a single crop is grown, on large estates which are scientifically managed. Crops are grown mainly for sale purpose. It involves large number of labourers and huge capital. (iii) Drilling: It is a method of sowing seeds at regular interval through a bamboo shaft attached to the plough which make furrows. YEAR 2012 Question 8 (a) What is the importance of agriculture in India? Mention two factors. [2] Ans: Importance of agriculture: (i) About 70% of the working population of India is directly involved in agriculture, (ii) Agriculture provides about a third of India’s national income. (b) Name a state which produces short staple cotton. Which climatic and soil conditions favour the cultivation of cotton in the state mentioned? [2] For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com Ans: Maharashtra. Climate condition: ‘Temperature: 20°C to 32°C at least 200 frost free climate. Rainfall: Between 50 cm to 120 cm abundant sunshine is required during ripening, Soil: Black Cotton soil is ideal. (q Give geographical reasons for the following: (i) Jute has to be retted, (ii) Tea is grown on hill slopes (iii) Silver oak and banana trees are grown on coffee plantations. [3] Ans: (i) Jute has to be retted to separate the long strands of fibre from the stem, (ii) Tea is grown on hill slopes because tea plant cannot tolerate standing water on its roots. (iii) Silver oak and banana trees are grown on coffee plantation to provide shade to the young coffee plants and give additional income to the farmers (@ Explain the following: (i) The propagation of rubber by the bud. grafting method. (ii) The propagation of sugar cane by ratooning. (iii) The propagation of paddy by transplantation. [3] Ans: (i) Bud grafting: This is done by the insertion of a strip of bark containing a bud from high yielding clones under the bark of young seedling about 5 cm high till they become united in 3 to 4 weeks Then the bid seedling stem is sawn off above the grafted bud. (ii) Ratooning: It is a process by which the cane is cut close to the ground where the sugar content is concentrated After that the remaining stem begins to grow again and produces the second crop called ratoon. (iii) Transplantation: In this the sowing of seeds is usually done in well preparedseed beds called nurseries at the beginning of the monsoons. In about 4 weeks’ time when the plants are 15 to 20 cm tall they are carefully un-rooted in bunches and replanted in rows in the flooded fields. For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com YEAR 2013 Question’ (a) Distinguish between intensive commercial farming and extens commercial farming. Ans: Intensive Commercial Farming Extensive Commercial Farming (i) Size of holdings are small. Size of holdings are big. (ii) Food crops predominate. Cash crop predominate. (iii) Maximum capital, labour and skill is involved for making a small area productive. Cash crop predominate yield per area is much less. ive (b) Name major rice producers. State two advantages of growing rice in nurseries. Ans: With reference to rice : ()) Tamil Nadu.and West Bengal (ii) Two advantages of growing rice in nurseries are 1. Iti s the yield by 45%. 2. Uses water economically. () For coffee plantation which states are important? State the climatic conditions necessary Conditions required for Coffee cultivation are Soil—Red and laterite soil well drained with humus. Climate—It requires temperature ranging between 18°C to 28°C and rainfall between 125 cm to 200 em well distributed throughout the year. (a) Explain in brief the following: () Retting (ii) Ginning (ii) Broadcasting Ans-(i) Retting—It is the soaking of the stalk and the removal of the fibre from the bark after plants are submerged in a pool of gently flowing clear water to separate the long stands of fibre from the stem. (ii) Ginning—Removal of cotton seed from cotton fiber is called Ginning. (iii) Broadcasting—The scattering of seeds by hand over the soil is called Broadcasting method of sowing. For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com YEAR 2014 2014 Question 8: (a) How has poverty and fragmentation of land become problems of agricultural India ? [2] Answer: (a) Poverty and farm fragmentation of land results in small and uneconomic land holding and yield per hectare becomes low. (b) Mention any two features of plantation farming stating two examples. [2] Aas: Two features of plantation farming are : 1. Mono culture is practiced. 2. Farm lands are large in size. Examples : Rubber and tea. (c) Mention three differences in the geographical conditions and cultivation of rice and wheat. [3] (c) Differences in the geographical conditions and cultivation of rice and wheat Rice Wheat Requires temperature between 22°C to 32°C. | Requires temperature between 10°C to 1 For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com Requries rainfall between 150 to 300 cm. Requires flooded fields. Requires well drained fields. (a) Give a geographical reason for each of the following: (i) Coton grows widely in Maharashtra. (ii) Clonal planting is the best method for tea propagation. (iii) Oi seeds are an important commercial crop grown in India. [3] 4) Geographical reasons : (i) Cotton grows widely in Maharastra because black soil is found there. (ii) Because clonal planting helps to produce superior quatily, better yield and special flavour of the mother plants, (iii) Oilseeds play a very important role in the Indian economy. They provide raw material to various industries. YEAR 2015 Question a, Differentiate between a Rabicrop and a Kharif crop [2] Ans: Rabi crop is sown during late November and harvested in March e.g. :wheat, mustard etc. Kharif crop is sown in June and harvested in early November e.g. : rice, cotton etc. b. State an important difference between climatic requirements for growing Cotton and jute. [2] Ans: Climatic requirements for growing cotton : ‘Temperature: 20°C to 32°C and at least 200 frost free days. Rainfall: Ranging between 50 cm to 120 cm abundant sunshine is required during ripening period. Climatic requirement for Jute : Temperature: 21°C to 35°C a hot climate with high atmospheric humidity. For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768, Requires rainfall between 50 to 100 cm,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com Rainfall : Ranging between 150 cm to 200 cm. ‘c. Give the geographic term for each of the following : (i) Cultivation of sugarcane from the root stock of the cane which has been cut. (ii) The residue left behind after the crushing of oilseeds. {iii)The process by which latex is converted into a thick, ‘Spongy mass by adding acetic or formic acid. [3] Ans: Geographical terms are :(i) Ratoon crop(ii) Oil cake(iii) Coagulate. d. Give a geographical reason for each of the following: (i) Tea is cultivated on hill slopes. (ii) The yield per hectare of sugarcane is higher in the Southern states. (iii) Pulses are important food crops. _[3] Ans: (i) Tea is cultivated on hill slopes because tea plant cannot tolerate standing water on its roots. (ii) Yield per hectare of sugarcane is higher in southern states because of the use of modem scientific agricultural methods and the factories are located close tothe fields. (iii) Pulses are important food crops because they are rich source of protein for people. YEAR 2016 a) Mention any two reasons for the importance of agriculture in India. Ans:Two reasons for the importance of Agriculture are : (i) One-third of the India’s national income is earned through agriculture. i) About 70% of working population of India is directly involved in agriculture (b) With reference to rice cultivation answer the following: ()___ Why does rice grow well ina soil with a clay like subsoil? Ans: Rice grow well in a soil with a clay like subsoil because rice requires stagnant water in the field. The subsoil layer prevents water from draining away and allows the water to stagnant in the field. ii) What is the advantage of growing rice in nurseries before it is transplanted? For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com ‘Ans: Advantages of growing rice in nurseries before it is transplanted is that, the weeds are removed so problem of weeds is solved and there is less wastage of seeds. Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follo (i) Name one State where this crop grows well. Ans: Assam. (i) Why are mostly women employed to harvest it? Ans: Mostly women are employed to harvest tea leaves because of their temperament. Tea leaves plucking is a very skilled job. They are able to pluck the leaves delicately. Other work on the fields is done by men, (iii) Mention two geographical conditions suitable for the cultivation of this crop. Ans: Two geographical conditions suitable for the cultivation of tea are : 1, It requires the temperature ranging between 13°C to 35°C. 2. Rainfall ranging between 150-200 cm annually is best suited. Dry spell isharmful. High humidity, heavy dew and morning fog favours its growth. Explain briefly the following terms: (i) _ Shifting cultivation Ans: Shifting Cultivation: It is widely practiced on the hill slopes of northeaster states, In this farming a patch of ground is cleared by burning the trees. After cultivating for 2 to 3 years they switch over to another piece of land whensoil is exhausted. Mainly practiced by tribals. This farming has been banned bythe government as it encourages deforestation and increases the greenhousegases. (i) Bud grafting: Ans: It is associated with rubber crop. This method is done by theinsertion of a strip of bark containing a bud from high yielding clones under abark of a young seedling about 5 cm high till they become united in 3 to 4weeks. The old seedling stem is then cut off above the grafted bud, which thengrows to form a new rubber plant. (ii) Oil cake. Ans: The residue left after crushing the nuts is called oil cake. It makesan excellent feed for cattle. For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com YEAR 2017 Qi ‘Question 8 (a) What is Mixed farming? Mention any one benefit of Mixed farming. [2] Answer: Mixed farming is a technique of farming under which equal importance is given to rearing of animals along with cultivation of crops. Advantage: Farmers remain busy in their work throughout the year. (b) Give the Geographical requirements for the cultivation of Sugarcane. [2] Answer: Temperature: 20°C to.30°C, hot and moist climate, Rainfall: 75 cm to 150 cm and grows best on irrigated land Soil: Well drained fertile soil, It also requires plenty of manure and fertilizers. (c) Explain the following terms and name the crop with which each is associated: [3] 1. Retting 2. Ratooning 3. Ginning Answer: 1. Retting is associated with jute. Retting is a microbiological process which loosens the outer bark and makes it easier to remove fibres from the stalk Plant is dipped in stagnant water for 2-3 weeks in order to soften the outer bark. 2. Ratooning is a method of sugarcane cultivation. In this method the cane is cut close to the ground. After sometime the stem begins to grow again and produces a second crop called ratoon 3. It is associated with cotton. Ginning is a process by which seeds are separated from the fibre. (d) Give geographical reasons for the following: [3] For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers sesicierze 9433375235 @ icsegeography1@gmail.com 7, Regular pruning is essential for tea bushes. 2. Coffee beans are roasted. 3. Millets are known as dry crops Answer: 1. Pruning is done to keep the shrub at a convenient height of about 40 to 50 cm. It encourages the growth of new shoots with softer leaves. 2. Roasting is done to improve the flavour and taste of coffee. Roasting gives brown colour and pleasing aroma. 3. Millets need rainfall ranging between 50 cm — 120 cm, that is, they do not need much rainfall. Because of this feature, millets are called ‘DRY’ crops. YEAR 2018 Question] 8 | (a) With reference to the cultivation of tea answer the following : [2] 1._ Why is tea grown on hill slopes? Ans. Because roots cannot tolerate stagnant water. 2. Why tea bushes have to be pruned at regular intervals? ‘Ans.Pruning is done to keep the shrub ata convenient height of about 40 to. 50m It encourages the growth of new shoots with softer leaves. (b) With reference to rice cultivation answer the following : [2] 1. Why does the cultivation of rice require a lot of manual labour? ‘Ans. Plants are planted and harvested manually. 2. Mention two geographical conditions which suit the cultivation of rice Temperature — 24°C For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com Rainfall — Between 150 cm to 300 cm Soil — Alluvial (©) Give a geographical reason for each of the following : [3] 1._Cotton is a labour intensive crop. Ans. Cotton balls are picked manual 2. Jute is retted after it has been harvested. Ans. Fibre can be easily removed 3, The growing of pulses is important in India. ‘Ans. These are the major source of protein for most of the people. These plants help in restoring the fertility of the soil (@ T. Why is agriculture important in india ? [3] ‘Ans Agriculture is the main stay of Indian economy because 67 % of our population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture. 2. Name the two main agricultural seasons of India ‘Ans Kharif and Rabi. B.These are the major source of protein for most of the people. These plants help in restoring the fertility of the soil ‘Ans. Mixed farming is a technique of farming under which equal importance is given to rearing of animals along with cultivation of crops. For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers cessreae @ icsegeography1@gmail.com YEAR 2019 Question 8. (a) Mention two steps taken by the government to boost agricultural production in India. [2] Answer: Launching of irrigation schemes: Many multipurpose projects have been constructed to provide power and irrigation facilities to the farmers. HYV seeds and Agriculture Universities: In order to enhance production, government is providing HYV seeds to the farme! seminars are also being held. Many new Agriculture Univer been established. . Special have it (b) 1. Name two varieties of millet grown in India. [2] 2. What is the soil requirement for growing millet? Answer: 1. Jowar, Bajra 2. Red and sandy soil (c) Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follow : [3] 1. Mention the climatic condition that is suitable for the cultivation For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography ww) A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com of this crop. 2. Name the state that produces the largest amount of this crop. 3. In which cropping season is this crop grown in India? Answer: 1. (a) 21 °C to 27 °C temperature is required for growing cotton which is found in Gujarat. (b) Well distributed rain ranging between 50 cm to 80 cm is required which is available in Gujarat. 2. Gujarat 3. In Punjab and Haryana = April - May Tamil Nadu = Both Kharif and Rabi (a) Give a geographical reason for each of the following : [3] 1. Cultivation of wheat is confined to the northern part of India. 2. Practicing-mixed farming gives security to farmers. 3. Ratoon cropping is gaining popularity among sugarcane cultivators. Answer: 1. Because it is a temperate crop, so it is cultivated in winter. It is grown in northern parts of India and in areas where the temperature does not rise beyond 10°C to 15°C in winter. 2. Because in this type of farming cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock is done simultaneously. 3. Because ratoon matures earlier and cost of production is also less YEAR 2020 Question 8 (a) Mention two points of difference between subsistence farming and commercial farming. For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1@gmail.com Subsistence ‘Commercial farming 1 | Grown to fulfill needs of the | It is grown for the purpose of famil sell 2 | Mainly food crops are grown _| Includes food crops as well as industrial crops. 3. | Modern means, are not used —_| Done with modern means and or hardly used using lot of fertilizers, hybrid seeds, etc. (b) Explain briefly the following terms: (i) Ginning. Separating cotton seed and fiber. (ii) Ratooning. Ratooning is the agricultural practice of harvesting a monocot crop by cutting most of the above-ground portion but leaving the roots and the growing shoot apices intact so as to allow the plants to recover and produce a fresh crop in the next season (cl With reference to the wheat crop answer the following questions: (i) Name the state which is the leading producer of this crop in India Uttar Pradesh. (ii) Mention the climatic condition found:suitable for the cultivation of this crop. Temp: 10 to 25 degree C temperature. Rainfall: 50 to 80 cm. (d)Give a geographical reason for each of the following: (i) Cultivation of rice requires flat levelland. Because rice needs abundant water for the cultivation where plants lower part is submerged in water. On flat land water can be store that way. That is why. (ii) Pulses are important rotationcrops. For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers sesicierze 9433375235 @ icsegeography1@gmail.com Be they increase the nitrogen content of the soil, (iii) Bajra and Jowar are grown as dry crops. Because they can be grown in rainyseason and with little rainfall. YEAR 2022 Question Mention two problems faced by the agriculture sector of India 1. About 60 percent land is monsoon fed that is non-irrigated and hence causes failure if rain is irregular. 2. Soil erosion due to heavy monsoon and insufficient vegetation cover causes land to become infertile, 3. Over increasing pressure of population leads to excessive use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides. 4. Illiteracy causes inappropriate use of modern techniques and they are reluctant to use modern fertilizers, seeds etc. 5. Land fragmentation. 6. The system of land tenure cause focus of getting revenue rather than increasing agricultural production. 7. Poverty and absence of credit facilities cause inability to use modern farming techniques and also leads to fall into hands of money lenders. 8. Poor agricultural productivity and hence very less revenue from them to the national income even though two third population is in this sector, (@.Mention any one climatic condition found suitable for growing cotton. Temperature : During July to September between 21 degree centigrade and 30 degree centigrade During October the day temperature should be 26 degree centigrade which helps the ripening and bursting of cotton balls under the sunny skies. Long growing period of atleast 200 frost free days is necessary for the plant to mature. Rainfall: 50 to 75 em b.Name the state that is the leading producer of cotton in India. (b) Leading producer of cotton: Maharashtra followed by Gujarat Andhra Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Punjab Haryana. ii, With reference to rice cultivation answer the following: a.Name the soil found suitable for its growth Deep fertile clayee or loamy soils. Aluvial soils along the river banks. b.Name the state that is the largest producer of this crop in India West Bengal, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,Universal Geography A Team of ICSE Teachers eee @ icsegeography1 @gmail.com ¢. In which cropping season is it generally grown in India? Rice is a kharif crop in North India and in South India it can be grown throughout the year if irrigation is available. a.Name the state that is the largest producer of sugarcane in India. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. b.Why more than two ratoon crops are not advisable for sugarcane farmers? ‘The yield is of thinner canes with lower sucrose content. There is more risk of pest and diseases c.What is Zayad cropping season? ‘The crops which are raised throughout the year is called Zayad. They include Zayad Kharif crops sown in august and September and are harvested in December and January most of the oil seeds like mustard are grown in this season. Zayad Rabi crops are sown in February and march and are harvested in April and may Like summer vegetables, water melons , Jowar , maize For further details contact 9769045105, 9820682768,