GSEB Class 8 Social Science Chapter 11 Agriculture

Last updated on June 28th, 2023 at 11:14 pm

[Q] Which vegetation is used in biological pesticides?

In biological pesticides neem, karanj, mahudo, tulsi, ratanjyot, mint, bitter gourd, tobacco, sevanti etc. are used.

 

[Q] Distinguish between horticulture and intensive farming.

Farming methods include using irrigation facilities, improved seeds, new farming technology, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and machinery in various processes. This is called intensive farming. In this type of farming, primarily cash crops are cultivated.

Horticulture is the cultivation of trees that produce fruit at a particular time or throughout the year, after sowing once.

 

[Q] Which region of Gujarat near Bharuch is known for its production of long stringed cotton?

Kanam region near Bharuch in Gujarat is known for its production of long stringed cotton.

 

Choose the correct option

In which types of farming the yield is less?

• Plantation farming
• Jhoom farming
• Intensive farming
• Wet farming

 

Which plant is not used in biological pesticides?

• Neem
• Bitter gourd
• Tobacco
• Mushroom

 

Which country ranks first in the world in the production of castor?

• Brazil
• India
• China
• Sri Lanka

 

Which state is called the wheat bowl of India?

• Punjab
• Gujarat
• Haryana
• Uttar Pradesh

 

Fill in the blanks

1. Gujarat ranks …………….in India in terms of cotton production. [first]
2. Intensive farming is also called……………. farming. [Commercial]
3. The highest production of groundnut in Gujarat is in the ……………. district. [Junagarh]
4. About……. percent of the world’s population is engaged in farming activities. [50]
5. Black cotton soil is also known as……………. [Regur]

 

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