Name: Modern Farming Practices
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 18 min 21 s
Description: Modern agricultural practices have increased food availability and have improved food security. However, there are some drawbacks to watch out for.

Question

Rice is grown twice a year in Tamil Nadu, But it is not possible in northern part of India. What may be the reasons?

Accepted Answer

Different crops are grown at different times in India. The crops which are sown in the rainy season are called Kharif crops. The rainy season in India is generally from June to September. Ex: Paddy, maize, soybean, groundnut, and cotton are Kharif crops. These crops require a huge amount of water and hot weather to grow. During the transition seasons of retreating monsoons, the low-pressure area starts shifting from the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. This is due to the southward movement of the sun. When this low-pressure area comes over the Bay of Bengal by November, it leads to cyclonic depression. Originating from the Andaman Sea, they head towards the land and cause heavy rainfall and even destruction on the east coast of India. Tamil Nadu receives its rainfall in this manner during winter. This is the reason rice is grown twice a year in Tamil Nadu.

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