Exercise Question Answer for Chapter 1 -The Story of Indian Farming for Class 7 in Subject Social Science ******************************** The Big Questions ? 1. What are the main characteristics of Indian agriculture? Indian agriculture includes crop farming, animal rearing, fisheries, forestry, and horticulture . It is practiced in different climates and regions across the country. Farming follows three seasons – kharif, rabi, and zaid . It uses a mix of traditional and modern methods . A large part of India’s population depends on agriculture for livelihood . 2. How are farming, climate, soil, and water interrelated? Climate decides temperature and rainfall needed for crops. Soil type provides nutrients and support to plants. Water availability affects crop growth and yield. Different crops grow where climate, soil, and water suit them . Farming depends on the balance of all three factors . 3. How can traditional practices and contemporary ones co...
Chapter 4- Climate( Geography) Class -9 Subject- Social Science ********************************* 1. Choose the correct answer from the four alternatives given below. (i) Which one of the following places receives the highest rainfall in the world? (a) Silchar (c) Cherrapunji (b) Mawsynram (d) Guwahati (ii) The wind blowing in the northern plains in summers is known as: (a) Kaal Baisakhi (c) Trade Winds (b) Loo (d) None of the above (iii) Monsoon arrives in India approximately in: (a) Early May (c) Early June (b) Early July (d) Early August (iv) Which one of the following characterises the cold weather season in India? (a) Warm days and warm nights (b) Warm days and cold nights (c) Cool days and cold ...