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...
Class 8 Geography (Social Science) Activity 2 for Week-2 *************************** Day-1-2 ✅ Definition of Resources Resources are things that are useful to humans. They can satisfy our needs and are available in the environment. Resources can be natural , human-made , or human resources . ✅ Types of Resources Natural Resources : Resources that come from nature (e.g., water, soil, minerals). Human-Made Resources : Resources created by humans using natural resources (e.g., buildings, machines). Human Resources : People who provide skills, knowledge, and labor (e.g., teachers, doctors). ✅ Category of Natural Resources Based on Origin Biotic Resources : Come from living things (e.g., forests, animals). Abiotic Resources : Come from non-living things (e.g., water, minerals). Based on Availability Renewable Resources : Can be regenerated naturally (e.g., sunlight, wind). Non-Renewable Resources : Cannot be replaced easily (e.g., coal, p...