Haryana Board Solutions for Chapter: The Story of Village Palampur, Exercise 2: Let’s Discuss

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What is the difference between multiple cropping and modern farming method?

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The following table shows the production of wheat and pulses in India after the Green Revolution, in units of million tonnes. Was the Green Revolution equally successful for both the crops? Discuss.

Table 1.2: Production of pulses and wheat (in Million Tonnes)

Years Production of Pulses Production of Wheat
1965-66 10 10
1970-71 12 24
1980-81 11 36
1990-91 14 55
2000-01 11 70
2010-11 18 87
2012-13 18 94
2013-14 19 96
2014-15 17 87
2015-16 17 94
2016-17 23 99
2017-18 24 97

Source: Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, as of February 2018.

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What is the working capital required by the farmer using modern farming methods?