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Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science
What History of Indian Agriculture and Introduction to Natural Farming covers in Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science · 2026-27
Topics in History of Indian Agriculture and Introduction to Natural Farming
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Ancient Self-Reliant Rural System (Before Independence)
- Indian farmers practiced traditional farming using oxen before independence
- Villages were self-sufficient with interdependent communities
- Joint family system provided adequate labor for farming
2
Green Revolution and Its Consequences
- Started after independence to make India self-reliant in food grains
- Involved use of hybrid seeds, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides
- Led to increased grain production, especially wheat
3
Introduction to Natural Farming
- Chemical-free traditional farming method based on agroecology
- Integrates crops, trees, and livestock with functional biodiversity
- Based on understanding nature's system that existed millions of years before humans
4
Why Natural Farming is the Best Option (8 Key Reasons)
- 1. Sustaining farming culture - preserves ancient agricultural heritage
- 2. Self-reliant India - negligible farming costs, no external inputs needed
- 3. Land longevity - maintains and improves soil fertility for future generations
Key Concepts
Indian culture is called 'sageBefore independenceStarted after independence to achieve foodDeveloped by Padmashree DrNatural farming is based on five
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