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ICSE · Class 12 · Geography

What Agriculture covers in ICSE Class 12 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Geography syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 12 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Agriculture

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1. Importance of Agriculture in India

  • Agriculture is the life blood of the Indian economy.
  • It contributes 17.8% of Gross Value Added.
  • About 54.6% of the population depends on agriculture for livelihood.
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2. Wet Farming and Dry Farming

  • Rainfed farming depends only on rainfall as the source of moisture.
  • Dry farming is practised in regions with less than 75 cm annual rainfall.
  • Wet farming is practised in areas receiving more than 75 cm annual rainfall.
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3. Irrigation and Irrigated Agriculture

  • Irrigation is crucial because monsoon rainfall is uncertain and seasonal.
  • India is the second largest irrigated country in the world after China.
  • Only 48% of the net cropped area is irrigated in India.
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4. Crop Rotation and Crop Combination

  • Growing the same crop year after year reduces soil nutrients.
  • Crop rotation means growing different crops one after another in the same field.
  • Pulses or other leguminous crops are often grown after cereals.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Agriculture in India as a system of crops, farming methods, resources, and modern change

Importance of agricultureRainfall-based farming typesIrrigationCrop rotation and crop combinationCropping intensityProblems of Indian agricultureModern inputs and Green RevolutionSeed and fertiliser institutions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Agriculture for ICSE Class 12 Geography?
Key topics in Agriculture include Importance of Agriculture in India, Wet Farming and Dry Farming, Irrigation and Irrigated Agriculture, Crop Rotation and Crop Combination. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Agriculture for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 70 practice questions on Agriculture. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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