Agriculture is the science and practice of growing crops by the cultivation of the land. It is the backbone of the Indian economy, engaging two-thirds of its population. Agriculture is a primary activity that produces most of the food raw material for various industries. In CBSE Class 10 Geography Chapter 4 - Agriculture, students learn about the various types of farming, cropping patterns, and major crops grown in India. The chapter also covers the contribution of agriculture to the national economy, employment, and output. Some of the topics covered in the chapter include:
- Types of farming: Primitive subsistence farming, Jhumming, Intensive subsistence farming, and Commercial farming.
- Cropping patterns.
- Major crops grown in India: Wheat, millets, maize, pulses, sugarcane, oilseeds, tea, coffee, and horticulture crops.
- Contribution of agriculture to the national economy, employment, and output.
Agriculture is an age-old economic activity in India, and cultivation methods have changed significantly over the years depending upon the characteristics of the physical environment, technological know-how, and socio-cultural practices. Farming varies from subsistence to commercial type.
