Agriculture

Agriculture, Fishery, Minerals And Power Resources of India Hey Mumbai University SYBA IDOL students!  Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA , exploring  about – “Agriculture, Fishery, Minerals And Power Resources of India“. Buckle up, because we’re going to uncover fascinating facts about our country! First, we’ll be detectives, figuring out the truth behind statements about how electricity is generated, how much fish India produces, and what environmental challenges we face. We’ll also put on our thinking caps to fill in the blanks on different types of power plants, the fuels they use, and the clever practices farmers use to grow food. Ready to test your knowledge? We’ll have some challenges to see how much you’ve learned. And don’t worry, if something stumps you, we’ll work together to find the answers. Throughout this journey, we’ll explore some key topics. We’ll start by understanding how electricity is generated – how resources like coal, water, and even the Earth’s heat are used to create the power that keeps our lights on. Then, we’ll delve into the world of agriculture in India. We’ll explore the crops we grow, the challenges farmers face, and how this sector is the backbone of our nation’s food production system. Next, we’ll dive into the exciting world of fisheries in India. We’ll learn about the importance of aquaculture (fish farming) and discover some of the leading fish producing regions in the country. We’ll also explore the valuable minerals found beneath Indian soil and how they are used in our everyday lives. Finally, we’ll turn our attention to powering India. We’ll explore the different power resources we use to generate electricity, like coal and renewable sources like wind and water. So, SYBA IDOL Mumbai University students, get ready to unwrap the mysteries of “Agriculture, Fishery, Minerals And Power Resources of India” with customized IDOL notes  just for you. Let’s jump into this exploration together  True and false:- a. Hydel electricity is generated by using coal, petroleum and natural gas – Falseb. Bihar is the third largest producer of inland fish (7.81%) in the country – Truec. Consistent degradation of shorelines and loss of coral reefs have been major problems faced by India – Trued. There are over 310 thermal power plants in India – Truee. Rihand Thermal Power Station, Odisha – Falsef. Aquaculture is the backbone of Indian economy – Falseg. The co-operative societies were most successful in the Anand District of Gujarat – Trueh. India ranks first in juice production, accounting for 18.5 % of world production – Falsei. India is now the world’s fifth largest egg producer and the eighteenth largest producer of broilers – Truej. Livestock includes animal husbandry, dairy and fishery sectors – True Fill in the blanks :- a. The thermal power stations use non-renewable fossil fuels for generating electricity b. Talcher Super Thermal Power Station is in Odisha.c. There are two types of formation of coal in India – Gondwana formation and Tertiary formation.d. Bauxite is the ore of aluminium .e. “Energy saved is energy produced”.f. Cropped area in the year under consideration is called net sown areag. Geo thermal energy refers to the heat and electricity produced by using the heat from the interior of the Earth.h. Gangetic delta in Sunderban regions of West Bengal provide ideal conditions for utilising tidal energy.i. The technology of White Revolution is based on an extensive system of co-operative societies.j. The growing of different crops on a piece of land in a preplanned succession is called crop rotationk. Kharif season starts with the onset of monsoons and continues till the beginning of winterl. Growing of two or more crops concurrently and blend together on the same piece of land without row arrangements is called Mixed Cropping Multiple choice question :- I. Korba Super Thermal Power Plant is ina) Chhattisgarhb) Odishac) West Bengald) Maharashtra Ans – a) Chhattisgarh  II.  The Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh is known as thea) ”Orange Capital of India”b) ”Fashion Capital of India”c) ”Power Capital of India”d) ‘Shrimp Capital of India’ Ans – d) ‘Shrimp Capital of India’III. The largest wind farm cluster is located ina) Tamil Nadu from Nagarcoil to Maduraib) West Bengal from Baj Baj to Andulc) Assam from Kamrup to Dibrugarhd) Odisha from Bhubaneswar to Puri Ans – a) Tamil Nadu from Nagarcoil to Madurai IV.  The term “blue revolution” refers to the remarkable emergence ofa) agriculture as an important and highly productive agricultural activityb) aquaculture as an important and highly productive agricultural activityc) milk production as an important and highly productive agricultural activity.d) irrigation as an important and highly productive agricultural activity Ans – b) aquaculture as an important and highly productive agricultural activity V. The two states which produce the largest and good quantity of coal in India area) Bihar and Odishab) West Bengal and Odishac) Bihar and West Bengald) West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Ans – c) Bihar and West Bengal VI. Prof. Varghese Kuerin was the father ofa) White Revolution in India.b) Blue Revolution in Indiac) Pink Revolution in Indiad) Green Revolution in India Ans – a) White Revolution in India. VII. The land for which the data on classification of land-use is available is known asa) Reporting Landb) Non- Reporting Land Ans – a) Reporting Land Answer the Following Question :- Question 1 :- State five characteristics and problems of Indian Agriculture  Introduction:       Indian agriculture plays a crucial role in the country’s economy, providing livelihoods to a significant portion of the population. However, it faces various challenges that impact its productivity and sustainability. Understanding the characteristics and problems of Indian agriculture is essential for devising effective solutions to ensure the sector’s growth and development.  Characteristics of Indian Agriculture: Subsistence Agriculture: Indian agriculture is primarily subsistence-based, focusing on meeting the food and basic needs of the farming families. Farmers own small land holdings and cultivate crops mainly for domestic consumption rather than commercial purposes. Mixed Cropping: A common practice in Indian agriculture, mixed cropping involves growing multiple crops in the same field. This practice is prevalent in rain-fed areas, where farmers mix different crops to minimize risks associated with weather variability. Small and Fragmented Land Holdings: Due to historical, social, and economic