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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    Question : 1

    Choose the correct option regarding facts about agriculture sector:

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following statement is correct :

    A. Agriculture is the science and art of raising crops, rearing of livestock, forestry and fishing.

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

    C. Agriculture is a major occupation of people in the developing countries of the world like Canada, China & Russia.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

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

    Right Option : B
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