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...
PowerPoint Presentation for chapter 2- Physical Features of India in Class 9 subject Social Science **************************** Physical Features of India (1) The Himalayan Mountains (2) The Northern Plains (3) The Peninsular Plateau (4) The Indian Desert (5) The Coastal Plains (6) The Islands The Himalayan Mountains The Himalayas, geologically young and structurally fold mountains. The Himalayas represent the loftiest and one of the most rugged mountain barriers of the world. The Himalaya form an arc, which covers a distance of about 2,400 Km. Their width varies from 400 Km in Kashmir to 150 Km in Arunachal Pradesh. There are 3 parallel ranges of the Himalayas: Great or Inner Himalayas or the Himadri Himachal or lesser Himalaya Shiwaliks Great or Inner Himalayas (Himadri) It is the northernmost and most continuous range of the Himalayas. A number of important glaciers descend from this range, making it a key water source. Contains the lofti...