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Modern Agriculture Practices — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 9 · Environmental Science
Modern Agriculture Practices revision notes for ICSE Class 9 Environmental Science: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Intensive Farming, Advantages.
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Key Topics to Revise
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1. Intensive Farming (Industrial Agriculture)
- Intensive farming is a system of farming that aims to maximise crop yields and livestock production through the extensive use of modern inputs and technology.
- It is also called Industrial Agriculture.
- It became popular in India after the Green Revolution in the 1960s.
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2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Intensive Farming
- Intensive farming increases crop yields and livestock output per unit of land.
- It helps meet the needs of a growing population.
- It reduces the need to expand farmland into new areas.
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3. Chemical Fertilisers and Pesticides
- Chemical fertilisers supply essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to crops.
- They help plants grow faster and increase production in a short time.
- Continuous use of chemical fertilisers reduces natural soil fertility.
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4. Monoculture and Cash Crops
- Monoculture means growing only one type of crop repeatedly on the same land, often over a large area.
- It is common in large-scale commercial farming.
- Monoculture gives high production in a short period.
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Intensive farmingThe Green Revolution introduced HYV seedsHighMonoculture is the repeated growingCash crops are grown mainly
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Modern Agriculture Practices for ICSE Class 9 Environmental Science?
Key topics in Modern Agriculture Practices include Intensive Farming (Industrial Agriculture), Advantages and Disadvantages of Intensive Farming, Chemical Fertilisers and Pesticides, Monoculture and Cash Crops. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 57 practice questions on Modern Agriculture Practices. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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