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Major Occupations in India: Agriculture — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies
Major Occupations in India: Agriculture revision notes for ICSE Class 5 Social Studies: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
1
Agriculture in India
- India is mainly an agricultural country.
- About two-thirds of the population depends on agriculture.
- Agriculture provides food and raw materials like cotton, jute, and sugarcane.
2
Cropping Seasons
- India has three cropping seasons: Rabi, Kharif, and Zaid.
- Rabi crops are sown in winter (October–December) and harvested in summer (April–June).
- Kharor crops are sown in the rainy season (June–July) and harvested in September–October.
3
Types of Crops
- Crops are of two types: Food Crops and Cash Crops.
- Food crops are grown for eating, e.g., rice, wheat, pulses.
- Cash crops are grown for sale, e.g., cotton, jute, sugarcane, tea, coffee, spices.
4
Development of Agriculture
- Farmers earlier used bullocks and simple tools like plough and sickle.
- Now, modern machines like tractors, harvesters, and sprinklers are used.
- Government helps farmers with better seeds, loans, fertilizers, and irrigation projects.
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Full NotesKey Concepts
Agriculture is the main occupationIndia has three cropping seasonsFood crops like riceFarmers now use modern tools likeRearing animals like cows
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Key topics in Major Occupations in India: Agriculture include Agriculture in India, Cropping Seasons, Types of Crops, Development of Agriculture. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
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