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(v) Name the fibre crops and name the climatic conditions required for their growth.
Cotton and jute are fiber crops. These climatic conditions are necessary for their growth:
For cotton to grow, it needs high temperatures, light rainfall, 210 frost-free days, and bright sunshine. Black and alluvial soils are best. China, the USA, India, Pakistan, Brazil, and Egypt are major cotton producers.
Jute grows well in humid climates, with high temperatures, and heavy rainfall. It is typically cultivated in tropical areas. Jute is mainly produced in India and Bangladesh.
Tick the correct answer.
(i) Horticulture means (a) growing of fruits and vegetables.
(ii) Golden fiber refers to (c) jute.
(iii) Leading producers of coffee (a) Brazil.
Give reasons.
(i) In India agriculture is a primary activity.
India’s primary activity is agriculture due to historical and geographical factors. Planting crops and raising livestock is a significant part of the population’s occupation. There are a variety of soil types and climatic zones in India’s agricultural landscape.
Many Indians still rely on agriculture for their livelihood, which has been a tradition for centuries. Farmers in India grow crops mostly for their own consumption and for their families.
(ii) Different crops are grown in different regions.
Many crops are grown in different regions due to variations in climate, soil type, and geography.
Climate: Different crops require different temperatures and rainfall. Rice, for instance, requires high temperatures and abundant rainfall, so it grows in tropical climates, while wheat grows in moderate climates.
Crops like tea and coffee prefer well-drained, loamy soils, while crops like jute and rice thrive in alluvial clay soils.
The topography, altitude and access to waterbodies also influence crop selection, such as hilly areas with coffee or tea plantations and low-lying areas with access to water.
