Give any two effects of globalisation on Indian agriculture.

Mention any three measures taken by the government to boost agricultural production.

Punjab is known as the food granary of India growing most of the cereal and cash crops but is facing declining crop yields and poor soil conditions. It is one of the biggest exporter of rice and cotton crops.

(a) What climatic conditions favour rice growth in the above-mentioned area?

(b) What is the difference between cereal and cash crops? Can a cereal be a cash crop?

(c) How did the Green Revolution impact agriculture in Punjab?

(d) Suggest the sustainable agricultural practices to improve soil fertility.

(a) Refer to the picture given below, identify the farming method used. What are the crops cultivated by this method?

(b) List two of its main features.

(c) How does this method of farming differ from subsistence farming?

(d) With the help of an example of an area where this farming is practised explain how is it beneficial to the farmer.