Types of Agriculture


 
 
Concept Explanation
 

Types of Agriculture

India is an agriculture Based country. Agriculture is a primary activity, which produces most of the food that we consume. Besides food grains, it also produces raw material for various industries. Agriculture impacts society in many ways, including: supporting livelihoods through food, habitat, and jobs; providing raw materials for food and other products; and building strong economies through trade

Types of Farming or Agriculture: 

 Agriculture is an age- old economic activity in our country. Over these years, cultivation methods have changed significantly depending upon the characteristics of physical environment, technological know- how and socio- cultural practices. Farming varies from subsistence to commercial type. At present, in different parts of India , Different farming systems are practiced.

There are 7 Types of farming or Agriculture:-

  • Shifting Farming: 
  • Commercial Farming
  • Subsistence Farming - Primitive Subsistence Farming & Intensive Subsistence Farming. Jhumming or Jhum a type of slash and burn agriculture is practised in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.. It is a type of Primitive
  • .... (More Text Available, Login?)
    Sample Questions
    (More Questions for each concept available in Login)
    Question : 1

    The type of agriculture practiced in India is __________________

    Right Option : A
    View Explanation
    Explanation
    Question : 2

    Match the following lists

    List IList II

    A. Sericulture

    B. Pisciclture

    C. Viticulture

    D. Horticulture

    1. Breeding of fish

    2. Rearing of silk worms

    3. Growing of fruits, vegetables commercial use

    4. Cultivation of grapes

    Right Option : A
    View Explanation
    Explanation
    Question : 3

    The system of agriculture in which farmer clear a patch of land and produce crops. When the soil fertility decreases, farmer shift and clear a fresh patch of land, known as ________________________

    Right Option : A
    View Explanation
    Explanation
     
    Video Link - Have a look !!!
     
    Language - Hindi/English
     
     
     
    Related Videos
    Language - Hindi/English
    Language - Hindi/English
    Language - Hindi/English

    Language - Hindi/English
    Language - Hindi/English
    Language - Hindi/English

    Language - Hindi/English
    Language - Hindi/English
    Language - Hindi/English

    Language - Hindi/English
    Language - Hindi/English
    Language - Hindi/English

    Language - Hindi/English
    Language - Hindi/English
    Language - Hindi/English

    Language - Hindi/English
    Language - Hindi/English
    Language - Hindi/English

    Language - Hindi/English


    Students / Parents Reviews [20]