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ICSE Class 10 Geography Question 22 of 24

Agriculture — III: Cash Crops (1) — Question 1

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Imagine you are a farmer living in Bihar and you want to grow a cash crop on your farm. Which one you will choose and why?

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As a farmer living in Bihar, if I were to choose a cash crop for my farm, I would select mustard because of the following reasons:

  1. Agro-climatic Suitability — Mustard is well-suited to the agro-climatic conditions of Bihar, including its diverse climate with hot summers and cold winters.
  2. Market Demand — Mustard oil extracted from mustard seeds is widely used for cooking purposes, ensuring a consistent market demand and potential profitability.
  3. Crop Rotation Benefits — Mustard fits well into crop rotation systems, helping suppress weeds, pests, and diseases.
  4. Diversification — Cultivating mustard allows for diversification of income sources on the farm, reducing dependence on a single crop and mitigating risks associated with market fluctuations.