Question 1

Question 1What do we mean by agriculture? How did it change the lifestyle of early humans?

Accepted Answer

The word 'agriculture' is made up of two words 'ager' (field) and 'culture' (art of cultivation). It is thus the science of cultivating land to grow crops and rear livestock such as sheep, goat, cows, buffaloes, ducks, chickens and also fish.Agriculture changed the lifestyle of early humans in the following ways:Early humans led a nomadic lifestyle by hunting and gathering food mostly in the forest. With time, they learnt to domesticate animals and grow crops. That is how they developed a settled lifestyle.Primitive tools such as hoe and sickle were initially used. With the passage of time, the need to produce more for the growing population drove people to find out modern means of farming that used machines such as tractors and combined harvesters.They learnt to make use of chemical fertilisers, pesticides, irrigation facilities and many other such useful inputs in agriculture that are required to reap a good harvest.

Question 2

Question 2Explain three geographical conditions that influence the cultivation of crops.

Accepted Answer

Climate, soil and topography are the main determining factors that influence the cultivation of crops.Climate: Temperature and rainfall conditions influence the growth of crops.The hot and humid lands are suitable for the growth of crops such as cotton, sugar cane, jute and rice.Cooler and drier places are more suitable for growing wheat, corn and mustard.Very dry or very cold conditions are not suitable for the growth of crops.Soil: Some soils such as alluvial soil of the river plains are extremely fertile. They are excellent for the growth of all types of crops.Soils rich in humus like the Chernozem of Russia are also extremely fertile.A crop may also be found to be extremely suitable for a particular type of soil. For example, cotton grows extremely well in the black soil of the Deccan Plateau in India while the terra roxa soil of Brazil is excellent for growing coffee. Laterite soils are ideal for growing tea.Topography: Topography refers to the relief features.Levelled landscape always helps in ploughing, irrigating and harvesting crops. Thus, major farming areas are in the plains.On the other hand, crops such as tea and coffee grow better on hill slopes as they cannot withstand stagnant water.Crops such as rice and jute that require more water are ideally grown in the lowlands. Sometimes broad steps have to be cut on highlands such as mountain slopes, to get the flat terrain required for cultivation of these crops. This is known as terrace cultivation.

Question 3

Question 4State four salient features of intensive subsistence farming.

Accepted Answer

Four salient features of intensive subsistence farming are as follows:This form of farming is practised widely in densely populated regions of the world. It is found in the monsoon regions of Asia such as India, China, Thailand, Bangladesh and Myanmar.The size of the farms is small because the farms are usually divided into many parts to satisfy all the members of a large family.The fields are cultivated throughout the year—through double cropping, multiple cropping and crop rotation—so that there is enough food for the large family.Fields are mostly cultivated manually as they are too small for machines to operate. Moreover, labour is available in plenty and it is difficult for farmers to afford machines. Draft animals such as ox and mule are often used for ploughing the fields or transporting the harvest.

Question 4

Question 7What is mixed farming? Give two advantages of this type of farming.

Accepted Answer

Mixed farming is a method of raising livestock (like cows, buffaloes, ducks, chickens, pigs, sheep and cattle) as well as crops on the same farm, simultaneously.Two advantages of mixed farming are:This type of farming not only gives additional income to the farmer but also provides alternative income in case of crop failure.Mixed farming is economical as the crop waste serves as animal fodder while animal dung serves as manure to keep the soil fertile.

Question 5

Question 8Name the two chief cropping seasons of India giving suitable examples of crops cultivated in each.

Accepted Answer

There are broadly two cropping seasons in India.Kharif or summer crops are sown in June-July and harvested in October-November. Rice, sugar cane, cotton and jute are important kharif crops.Rabi or winter crops are sown in October-November and harvested in March. Wheat, mustard and gram are notable rabi crops of India.

Question 6

Question 9What do we mean by the Green Revolution? How did it help to increase food grain production?

Accepted Answer

Green Revolution is a modern method of farming, which was born out of the need to solve the problem of poverty and hunger in the developing countries in the 1960s. An American scientist, Norman Ernest Borlaug, introduced this method of farming. It was first tried on wheat and later on rice.The 'Green Revolution', which means largescale production of crops, was initially a successful way to increase food production to counter food shortages. It was, however, later found to have a few shortcomings in the form of contributing to ecological imbalance.The bumper production of crop was possible because of the extensive use of the following:High Yield Variety (HYV) seedsChemical fertilisersPesticidesIrrigationModern machinery

Question 7

Question 10Enumerate any three shortcomings of the Green Revolution.

Accepted Answer

Three shortcomings of the Green Revolution are as follows:Small farmers could not afford the expensive inputs. Use of machines led to severe unemployment.Overuse of chemicals damaged the quality of the soil. Ground water reserves got depleted due to overuse for irrigational purposes.There was increase in production of only specific food grains such as wheat and rice. Production of other crops remained unaffected.

Question 8

Question 3Extensive farming and intensive farming

Accepted Answer

Sl.No.Extensive farmingIntensive farming1.Extensive farming is done on larger area of land.Intensive farming is done on smaller land holdings.2.Land may be left fallow for a year or two to enable it to regain its fertility.Land is not left fallow and more than one crop are taken in an year.3.Extensive farming is followed in area were more land is available and population is less.Intensive farming is done in densely populated areas.4.Less labour is employed.More domestic labour is used.

Question 9

Question 3(c)Why does plantation farming require huge capital?

Accepted Answer

Plantation farming requires huge capital because:Large-scale operations — It is carried out on large estates or plantations, which need significant investment in land and infrastructure.Expensive inputs — High-cost machinery, fertilisers, pesticides, and irrigation systems are used.Labour costs — It requires a large number of workers for various tasks like planting, maintaining, and harvesting.Processing and transport — The produce (like tea, coffee, or rubber) often needs to be processed on-site and transported to distant markets or for export, which adds to the cost.Thus, due to the scale, machinery, labour, and marketing needs, plantation farming requires huge capital.

Question 10

Question 4(b)Study the given map and answer the questions that follow.What is grown in maximum regions of the world—fruits or food crops?Where are cash crops mostly grown?Name the river plains where food crops are grown.Which continent has the largest cropping area?

Accepted Answer

Food crops are grown in maximum regions of the world, especially across North America, Europe, and Asia.Cash crops are mostly grown in South America, western parts of Africa, south and south-east Asia.Major river plains growing food crops include:The Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain (India and Bangladesh)The Huang He Plain (China)The Mississippi River Basin (USA)The Nile River Valley (Egypt)Asia has the largest cropping area, particularly dense in food crops across India, China, and southeast Asia.

Question 11

Question 11Crops which are not grown as food crops but for sale to earn profit are known as:cash cropsfood cropsRabi cropsZayad crops

Accepted Answer

cash crops

Source: This question is from Agriculture, Geography &mdash; Class 6, ICSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Agriculture: Question, Crops, Grown, Food, Sale, Earn. These are fundamental topics in Geography that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 6 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Geography papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberReference specific locations, latitudes, or regions in your answers.
Explain both physical and human factors where applicable.
Use map references and diagrams to strengthen answers.
Link geographic concepts to current real-world examples.
Related Questions from AgricultureQ1: Question 1 What do we mean by agriculture? How did it change the lifestyle of early humans?
Q10: Question 10 Enumerate any three shortcomings of the Green Revolution.
Q12: Question 12 Which is not an advantage of transplantation? well developed shoot system seedling at...
Q13: Question 13 Fine plucking is related to cotton coffee tea rubber
Q14: Question 14 Method of cultivation where seeds are dropped in regular intervals in furrows. dibbling...
Practice more questions from Agriculture &mdash; Geography, Class 6 ICSE

Question 12

Question 12Which is not an advantage of transplantation?well developed shoot systemseedling at right spacingwastage of seeds

Accepted Answer

wastage of seeds

Source: This question is from Agriculture, Geography &mdash; Class 6, ICSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Agriculture: Question, Advantage, Transplantation, Developed, Shoot, System. These are fundamental topics in Geography that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 6 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Geography papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberReference specific locations, latitudes, or regions in your answers.
Explain both physical and human factors where applicable.
Use map references and diagrams to strengthen answers.
Link geographic concepts to current real-world examples.
Related Questions from AgricultureQ1: Question 1 What do we mean by agriculture? How did it change the lifestyle of early humans?
Q10: Question 10 Enumerate any three shortcomings of the Green Revolution.
Q13: Question 13 Fine plucking is related to cotton coffee tea rubber
Q14: Question 14 Method of cultivation where seeds are dropped in regular intervals in furrows. dibbling...
Q2: Question 2 Explain three geographical conditions that influence the cultivation of crops.
Practice more questions from Agriculture &mdash; Geography, Class 6 ICSE

Question 13

Question 13Fine plucking is related tocottoncoffeetearubber

Accepted Answer

tea

Source: This question is from Agriculture, Geography &mdash; Class 6, ICSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Agriculture: Question, Fine, Plucking, Related, Cotton, Coffee. These are fundamental topics in Geography that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 6 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Geography papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberReference specific locations, latitudes, or regions in your answers.
Explain both physical and human factors where applicable.
Use map references and diagrams to strengthen answers.
Link geographic concepts to current real-world examples.
Related Questions from AgricultureQ1: Question 1 What do we mean by agriculture? How did it change the lifestyle of early humans?
Q10: Question 10 Enumerate any three shortcomings of the Green Revolution.
Q12: Question 12 Which is not an advantage of transplantation? well developed shoot system seedling at...
Q14: Question 14 Method of cultivation where seeds are dropped in regular intervals in furrows. dibbling...
Q2: Question 2 Explain three geographical conditions that influence the cultivation of crops.
Practice more questions from Agriculture &mdash; Geography, Class 6 ICSE

Question 14

Question 14Method of cultivation where seeds are dropped in regular intervals in furrows.dibblingdrillingtransplantationbroadcasting

Accepted Answer

dibbling

Source: This question is from Agriculture, Geography &mdash; Class 6, ICSE Board.
Key Concepts CoveredThis question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Agriculture: Question, Method, Cultivation, Seeds, Dropped, Regular. These are fundamental topics in Geography that students are expected to master as part of the ICSE Class 6 curriculum.A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your ICSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Geography papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This QuestionRead the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to RememberReference specific locations, latitudes, or regions in your answers.
Explain both physical and human factors where applicable.
Use map references and diagrams to strengthen answers.
Link geographic concepts to current real-world examples.
Related Questions from AgricultureQ1: Question 1 What do we mean by agriculture? How did it change the lifestyle of early humans?
Q10: Question 10 Enumerate any three shortcomings of the Green Revolution.
Q12: Question 12 Which is not an advantage of transplantation? well developed shoot system seedling at...
Q13: Question 13 Fine plucking is related to cotton coffee tea rubber
Q2: Question 2 Explain three geographical conditions that influence the cultivation of crops.
Practice more questions from Agriculture &mdash; Geography, Class 6 ICSE

Agriculture

Answer The Following Questions

Differentiate between

Reflective Learning

Tick the right option