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Agriculture

ICSE · Class 12 · Geography

Complete topic list for Agriculture in ICSE Class 12 Geography. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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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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What are the important topics in Agriculture for ICSE Class 12 Geography?
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How to score full marks in Agriculture — ICSE Class 12 Geography?
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