History of Indian Agriculture and Introduction to Natural Farming — Important Questions
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43 important questions from History of Indian Agriculture and Introduction to Natural Farming for Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science, with answers.
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Important Questions from History of Indian Agriculture and Introduction to Natural Farming
Which of the following were characteristics of the ancient self-reliant rural system? (Select all correct answers)
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Farmers used oxen for farming, Villages were self-sufficient, Joint family system provided labor
The ancient rural system was characterized by use of oxen, self-sufficient villages, joint families providing labor, and farmers storing their own seeds. Chemical fertilizers were not used in ancient times.
Which problems are caused by excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides? (Select all correct answers)
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Increased farming costs, Soil hardening, Ground water pollution, Reduced soil fertility
Excessive use of chemicals leads to increased costs, soil hardening, water pollution, and reduced fertility. It does not improve crop quality or increase soil moisture; rather it has negative effects on both.
Who developed the 'Subhash Palekar Natural Farming' (SPNF) method?
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Padmashree Dr. Subhash Palekar
Padmashree Dr. Subhash Palekar studied and researched natural systems and developed the 'Subhash Palekar Natural Farming' (SPNF) method as a summary of that study to promote chemical-free farming.
Which district has been declared as a 'natural farming district' by the Government of Gujarat?
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Dang
Dang district has been declared as a 'natural farming district' by the Government of Gujarat as part of intensive efforts to increase the prevalence of natural farming and enable maximum farmers to benefit from it.
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