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Land use and Agriculture — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

What Land use and Agriculture covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Geography · 2026-27

Topics in Land use and Agriculture

1

Land Use Pattern in India

  • Total geographical area of India is 32.88 lakh sq km.
  • Net Sown Area (NSA) is about 46.11% of total reporting area.
  • Forest cover is 23.45%, below the desired 33% for ecological balance.
2

Types of Agriculture in India

  • Agriculture classified by water supply: Dryland, Wetland, and Irrigation agriculture.
  • Dryland farming in areas with <80 cm rainfall – grows millets, pulses, bajra.
  • Wetland farming in areas with >200 cm rainfall – grows rice, jute.
3

Cropping Patterns and Major Crops

  • India has three cropping seasons: Rabi, Kharif, and Zaid.
  • Kharif crops sown with monsoon (June-July), harvested in October – e.g., rice, cotton, maize.
  • Rabi crops sown in October-November, harvested in March-April – e.g., wheat, mustard, barley.
4

Agricultural Development in India

  • Green Revolution began in 1966 with introduction of HYV seeds, irrigation, fertilizers, and pesticides.
  • Led to self-sufficiency in food grains, especially wheat and rice.
  • Increased per hectare yield and reduced dependence on imports.

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Key topics in Land use and Agriculture include Land Use Pattern in India, Types of Agriculture in India, Cropping Patterns and Major Crops, Agricultural Development in India. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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