Question

Give reasons for the following statements.

1. In India, agriculture is the primary activity.
2. Different crops are grown in different regions.

Answer 1

Reasons for statement i:

1. Agriculture is the practice of cultivating lands and raising livestock.
2. Agriculture is the main source of raw materials essential for major industries.
3. Majority of land in India is highly fertile.
4. Due to the high population, there is an increasing need for food production.

Reasons for statement ii:

1. The growth of crops depends upon the topography of soil, demand, climate, and rainfall.
2. The agricultural land of India is classified into eight different regions - Rice/Jute/Tea region, Wheat/Sugarcane region, Cotton region, Maize region, Millets/Oilseeds region, and Fruits/vegetable region.
3. To maximize crop production, the crops are grown in regions that are suitable for them.