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Improvement in Food Resources

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Science

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Card 1Crop Improvement

What are the three major groups of activities for improving crop yields?

Answer

1. Crop variety improvement - selecting better varieties through breeding and genetic modification 2. Crop production improvement - better farming practices including nutrient management, irrigation,

Card 2Cropping Seasons

Define Kharif and Rabi seasons with examples of crops grown in each.

Answer

Kharif season: Rainy season crops grown from June to October Examples: Paddy, soybean, pigeon pea, maize, cotton, green gram, black gram Rabi season: Winter season crops grown from November to April

Card 3Crop Variety Improvement

What is hybridisation in crop improvement and what are its three types?

Answer

Hybridisation: Crossing between genetically dissimilar plants to incorporate desirable characteristics Three types: 1. Intervarietal - between different varieties 2. Interspecific - between two diffe

Card 4Plant Nutrition

List the 16 essential nutrients for plants and their sources.

Answer

From Air: Carbon, Oxygen From Water: Hydrogen, Oxygen From Soil: Macronutrients: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulphur Micronutrients: Iron, Manganese, Boron, Zinc, Copper, Moly

Card 5Nutrient Management

Compare manure and fertilizers in terms of composition, benefits, and effects on soil.

Answer

Manure: - Organic matter with small amounts of nutrients - Improves soil structure and water retention - Environmentally friendly, long-term soil fertility - Made from biological waste Fertilizers: -

Card 6Sustainable Farming

What is organic farming and what practices does it include?

Answer

Organic farming: Farming system with minimal or no use of chemicals, maximum use of organic inputs Practices include: - Use of organic manures and recycled farm waste - Bio-agents like blue-green alg

Card 7Cropping Patterns

Distinguish between mixed cropping, intercropping, and crop rotation.

Answer

Mixed cropping: Growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same land randomly (wheat + gram) Intercropping: Growing two or more crops simultaneously in definite row patterns (soybean + maize) C

Card 8Irrigation

What are the four main types of irrigation systems used in India?

Answer

1. Wells - Dug wells and tube wells with pumps 2. Canals - Elaborate system with main canals, branch canals, and distributaries 3. River Lift Systems - Direct water drawing from rivers 4. Tanks - Smal

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