AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURE
● Agricultural development refers to the progress in the agricultural sector to improve food
production and meet the needs of a growing population.
● It provides raw materials to agro-based industries and ensures food security.
Evolution of Agriculture
4. HYV Seeds
5. Irrigation Methods
2. Soil Degradation
3. Pest Attacks
2. Precision Farming
4. Agroforestry
Conclusion
● Agricultural development is crucial for food security and economic growth.
● Modern techniques improve productivity but must be used sustainably.
● Farmers should adopt eco-friendly practices to ensure long-term benefits.
This format is structured for easy revision and aligns with possible exam questions like:
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a) To promote organic farming
b) To increase agricultural productivity
c) To reduce mechanization
d) To decrease irrigation
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a) They require less water
b) They give higher production
c) They are resistant to pests
d) They grow in any climate
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b) Sprinkler irrigation
c) Tube wells
d) Rainwater harvesting
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a) Increased soil fertility
b) Loss of biodiversity
c) Lower crop production
d) Reduced use of chemical fertilizers
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a) Use of animals for plowing
b) Use of tractors, harvesters, and threshers
c) Use of traditional methods
d) Hand-harvesting
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a) Bihar
b) Punjab
c) Kerala
d) West Bengal
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b) Increased fertilizers
c) Reduced pesticide use
d) Mechanized farming
8. The Green Revolution was first introduced in India during which Five-Year Plan?
a) First Five-Year Plan
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b) Second Five-Year Plan
c) Third Five-Year Plan
d) Fourth Five-Year Plan
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9. Which scientist is known as the "Father of the Green Revolution"?
a) M.S. Swaminathan
b) Norman Borlaug
c) Verghese Kurien
d) R.K. Pachauri
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a) Rainfall
b) Tube wells
c) Canals
d) Ponds
1. The Green Revolution introduced _______________ seeds, which increased food
production. (HYV - High Yielding Variety)
2. _______________ is the process of using machines in agriculture. (Mechanization)
3. The excessive use of chemical fertilizers has led to _______________ in many areas.
(Soil degradation)
4. _______________ is the state in India that benefited the most from the Green
Revolution. (Punjab)
5. The Green Revolution was introduced to make India _______________ in food
production. (Self-sufficient)