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Agriculture in India - I: Introduction

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

Complete topic list for Agriculture in India - I: Introduction in ICSE Class 10 Geography. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Agriculture in India - I: Introduction

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Importance of Agriculture in India

  • Agriculture contributes 17-18% to India's GDP and employs nearly 50% of the workforce
  • Net sown area accounts for 46.6% of total cultivable area in India
  • Nearly 2/3rd of Indian population depends on agriculture directly or indirectly
2

Salient Features of Indian Agriculture

  • Dependence on Monsoons: Large-scale irrigation serves only 1/3rd of crop area
  • Variety of Crops: Tropical, subtropical, and temperate crops grown due to diverse climate
  • Preponderance of Food Crops: More than 2/3rd of cropped area under food crops
3

Green Revolution

  • Started in late 1960s under Intensive Agriculture Development Programme (IADP)
  • Made India self-sufficient in food production
  • Most successful in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh
4

Problems of Indian Agriculture

  • Small and fragmented landholdings due to inheritance practices
  • Poor quality seeds due to high costs and poverty
  • Inadequate use of manures and fertilizers leading to soil depletion

Key Concepts

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