Explain the importance of foodgrains in the Indian agricultural economy. Describe any three characteristics of rice cultivation.
Importance of Food grains in Indian agricultural economy:
(i)These crops occupy about two-third of total cropped area in the country.
(ii) Food grains are dominant crops in all parts of the country whether they have subsistence or commercial agricultural economy.
Characteristics of Rice Cultivation:
(i) Though, it is considered to be a crop of tropical humid areas, it has about 3,000 varieties which are grown in different agro-climatic regions.
(ii) These are successfully grown from sea level to about 2,000 m altitude and from humid areas in eastern India to dry but irrigated areas of Punjab, Haryana, western U.P. and northern Rajasthan.
(iii) But in Himalayas and northwestern parts of the country, it is grown as a kharif crop during southwest Monsoon season.
Electricity is one of the greatest inventions of all times. It is mostly generated by using coal, natural gas and petroleum, which are exhaustible resources. Can you imagine the human society without electricity? This may happen in future, when all energy resources will be exhausted. Explain the values that can change this possible dark scenario.
What is medical tourism ? Explain the scope of medical services for overseas patients in India.
Which is the longest trans-continental railway of North America ? Describe its any four features.
Define the term ‘growth of population’. Describe the third (III) phase of growth of population in India.
‘‘Indian railways brought people of diverse cultures together.’’ Support this statement with suitable examples.
