Agriculture in India - III: Cash Crops
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Get startedWhat is cotton and why is it important to India?
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Cotton is one of the most important fibre crops of India. It provides the basic raw material (cotton fibre) to the cotton textile industry. India ranks fourth in world cotton production and cotton cul…
List the three varieties of cotton grown in India based on fibre length.
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1. Long Staple Cotton (24-27 mm): Used for fine quality cloth. Main states: Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana 2. Medium Staple Cotton (20-24 mm): Produced in Rajastha…
What are the climatic requirements for cotton cultivation?
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Temperature: 21°C to 27°C (mild, cool, preferably dry climate) Rainfall: 50-80 cm, well distributed throughout the year Other requirements: - Plenty of sunshine - Warm days and cool nights for boll de…
What is ginning in cotton processing?
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Ginning is the process in which cotton fibre is separated from the raw material (cotton seeds). In India, it is mostly done by roller gins. After separating, the lint is tied in bales and sent to cott…
Why is jute called the 'golden fibre' and 'brown paper bag' of wholesale trade?
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Golden fibre: Because of its versatile nature and colour, and its economic importance. Brown paper bag: Because jute sacks were traditionally used for packing rice, wheat, sugar, pulses, cement and fe…
What is retting in jute processing?
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Retting is a microbiological process where jute bundles are submerged in soft, clean water for 2-3 weeks. This process loosens the bark and facilitates removal of fibre from the stalk. High temperatur…
Which states produce 98% of India's jute and what are the climatic requirements?
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States: West Bengal (70% of production), Bihar, Assam, and Odisha produce 98% of total jute. Climatic requirements: - Temperature: 24°C to 35°C (tropical crop) - Rainfall: 170-200 cm (heavy rainfall) …
What is the economic importance of oilseeds in India?
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- India has the largest area under oilseed production - Major oilseeds occupy nearly 20% of net sown area - Oil extracted forms important part of diet as edible oils - Raw material for paints, varnish…
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