Class 4 Social Science Our Agriculture Back page question answers as well as additional question answers.
Q: What is agriculture, and what does it encompass?
A: Agriculture is the science or practice of cultivating land to produce crops, vegetables, and fruits. It also includes horticulture, livestock rearing, and fishing.
Q: How would you describe the agriculture practices in India, blending traditional and modern techniques?
A: Indian agriculture combines traditional methods like using cattle for plowing with modern techniques such as high-yielding seeds, fertilizers, and machinery.
Q: What are the two main cropping seasons in India, and when do they occur?
A: The two main cropping seasons in India are Kharif (sown at the beginning of the monsoon) and Rabi (sown between October to November).
Q: Provide examples of crops grown during the Kharif season in India.
A: Maize, jowar, bajra, rice, cotton, soybean, jute, and groundnuts are some crops grown during the Kharif season.
Q: Which states are leading producers of rice in India?
A: Leading rice-producing states include West Bengal, Bihar, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Q: Explain the significance of rice as a cash crop in Punjab.
A: Rice is grown in Punjab mainly for sale, making it a cash crop for the region.
Q: Which season is conducive to wheat cultivation in India, and name the major wheat-producing states.
A: Wheat is a Rabi crop grown in the winter season. Major wheat-producing states include Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.
Q: Where are millets like bajra, jowar, and ragi primarily grown in India?
A: Millets are primarily grown in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
Q: Identify the regions in India suitable for maize cultivation.
A: Maize is grown in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
Q: What are pulses, and which states are prominent in pulse production in India?
A: Pulses are edible seeds of leguminous plants. Prominent pulse-producing states include Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana.
Q: Define cash crops and list some major cash crops in India.
A: Cash crops are grown for sale. Major cash crops in India include cotton, sugarcane, jute, oilseeds, tea, coffee, and rubber.
Q: Which states are significant in sugarcane production, and what are the requirements for its cultivation?
A: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh are significant sugarcane-producing states. Sugarcane requires fertile soil, high temperature, moist climate, and plenty of water.
Q: Name the major oilseed-producing states in India.
A: Major oilseed-producing states include Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu.
