Importance of Agriculture


 
 
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Importance of Agriculture

Meaning of Agriculture:

Agriculture is a Primary Activity in India.  It means land cultivation & in wider terms, agriculture is the science and art of raising crops, rearing of livestock, forestry and fishing. 2/3 population of India depends upon Agricultural activities for their Livelihood. Its produce food for the Consumption & providing raw material for Various Industries.

  • Agriculture is the practice of cultivating natural resources to sustain human life and provide economic gain.
  • It combines the creativity, imagination, and skill involved in planting crops and raising animals with modern production methods and new technologies.
  • It is the science and practice of growing crops by the cultivation of the land.
  • It is the backbone of the Indian economy.
  • It comprises activities like growing pulses, food grains, sugarcane, cotton, jute, oilseeds, etc.
  • Importance of Agriculture:

  •  Most of the population of the world still depends on agriculture for its livelihood. It is a major occupation of people in the developing countries of the world like India, China & Russia. 
  • India is an agricultural country. Hence, it is the backbone of our country’s economic development.
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    Agriculture is a __________________

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    Agriculture is __________________________
     

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    Agriculture is the practice of cultivating __________________ resources to sustain human life and provide economic gain.

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