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...
Important Question Answers Methods of Separation in Everyday Life Class -6 Subject-Science ********************************** 1 Mark Questions What is winnowing? Winnowing is the process of separating lighter particles like husk from heavier particles like grains using air or wind. Name a method to separate cream from milk. Churning. What is filtration used for? Filtration is used to separate insoluble solids from liquids. What remains in the sieve during sieving? Bigger particles, such as stones or bran, remain in the sieve. What type of materials can be separated using a magnet? Magnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt. 2 Marks Questions What is sedimentation? Sedimentation is the process where heavier particles settle down at the bottom of a liquid when left undisturbed. How is decantation different from filtration? In decantation, the liquid is gently poured off after sedimentation, while filtration uses a filter to remove insoluble solids. Give two examples where sieving i...