Factors Affecting Agriculture


 
 
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Factors Affecting Agriculture

Factors Affecting Agriculture:

 Agricultural development is possible only in certain regions of the world. Physical and economic factors influence its development. Some of the factors are mentioned below:

 Physical or Geographical Factors:

  • Relief/Surface : Plains are more suitable for agriculture than the highlands/Hilly areas . Density of population is generally high in plains. This helps in providing cheap labour and Create market for farm products. The river basins and deltas are more suitable for agriculture than mountainous regions.
  • Climate: Agriculture is highly sensitive to climate variability. Each crop has its own requirement of temperature and rainfall. That is why, the variation in climatic conditions supports different crop patterns.
  • Soil: Soil rich in minerals and organic matter , supports agriculture. Chemical composition and fertility of soil differs from place to place which leads to variation in soil type. Each crop has its own requirement of soil.                     
  • Economic Factors: 

    Economic factors such as subsidies, commodity prices, labour  laws, cost of land, transport, capital and markets, etc. affect farming.

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    Question : 1

    What are the environmental factors that affect agriculture?

    Right Option : D
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     Each crop has its own requirement of ____________ and _____________. 

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    Question : 3

    What are the economic factors affecting agriculture?

    Right Option : D
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