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The Story of Indian Farming — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science

What The Story of Indian Farming covers in CBSE Class 7 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Indian Agriculture and Its.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 7 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in The Story of Indian Farming

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1. Indian Agriculture and Its Importance

  • Agriculture is one of the oldest occupations of humankind.
  • The word agriculture comes from Latin: agri means field and culture means to cultivate.
  • Agriculture and allied activities include agriculture, livestock, beekeeping, fisheries, silkworm rearing, silk yarn, cotton, and hemp production.
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2. Ancient Roots of Indian Farming

  • Rice grains have been found in the Ganga Plain as early as the 7th or 8th millennium BCE.
  • Barley and millet cultivation at Mehrgarh dates to the 7th millennium BCE.
  • Barley and wheat were the staple crops of the Harappans.
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3. Cropping Seasons and Monsoons

  • Indian agriculture is mainly divided into three cropping seasons: kharif, rabi, and zaid.
  • The terms kharif, rabi, and zaid are of Arabic origin and have been in use since Mughal times.
  • Before these terms, crops were called kedāra, haimana, and graishmika.
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4. Soil and Soil Types

  • Soil is the thin upper layer of the Earth's crust that supports plant life.
  • Soil is formed over millions of years by weathering of rocks and decay of organic matter.
  • Humus is dark organic matter in soil formed from decomposed plant and animal matter.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Indian farming as a system shaped by climate, soil, water, seeds, farming practices, technology, and government support

Agriculture and allied activitiesHistorical roots of farmingAncient agricultural knowledgeClimate and monsoonCropping seasonsSoilWater and irrigationSeeds and sowing

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Key topics in The Story of Indian Farming include Indian Agriculture and Its Importance, Ancient Roots of Indian Farming, Cropping Seasons and Monsoons, Soil and Soil Types. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
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