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 Why is extensive farming not popular in India? Give three reasons.

Important Questions on Agriculture

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 20 - Agriculture>EXERCISES>Q 8
 Give a brief account of wheat farming in the USA.
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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 20 - Agriculture>EXERCISES>Q 9
Give a brief note on green revolution.
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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 20 - Agriculture>EXERCISES>Q 10
How does agriculture contribute to the industry? Explain with appropriate examples.
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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 20 - Agriculture>EXERCISES>Q 11
How can mankind cope with the continuing increase in population and reduction in area available for agriculture?
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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 20 - Agriculture>EXERCISES>Q 12
Give a brief account of farming practices prevalent in India.
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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 20 - Agriculture>EXERCISES>Q 13
What new techniques are being employed to get increased yield from available land? Mention any three.
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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 20 - Agriculture>EXERCISES>Q 14
Why is there little scope for mechanised agricultural practices in India ? Compare with farming in USA.
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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 20 - Agriculture>EXERCISES>Q 15

Complete the following table:

Crops Principal Areas of Cultivation
(i) Wheat:  Punjab, Haryana
(ii) Rice

Western Uttar Pradesh
(iii) Pulses  
(iv) Oil Seeds  
(v) Cotton  
(vi) Sugarcane  
(vii) Tea