In the year 2023-24 the government has imposed restrictions on rice exports, according to news reports. As a student of geography give reasons to support government's decision. [Hint: low rainfall in August 2023]

Study the picture given below and answer the following questions:

(a) Name the crop which is being planted. Give one benefit of this method of planting this crop.

(b) Name the other method of planting the crop. In which area is this method practised?

(c) Give a geographical reason for each of the following:

(i) Rice is not the main crop in the Deccan Plateau.

(ii) Punjab is the largest producer of rice despite deficient rainfall.

(iii) Wheat grows well in loamy soil.

(d) Mention the climatic conditions which favour the cultivation of the crop being planted.

Name one crop that can be grown by dry farming. Name the soil which enables dry farming.

Give a geographical reason for each of the following:

(i) The soil should be able to retain standing water in the field.

(ii) Rice is the leading crop of West Bengal.

(iii) In north India wheat is a rabi crop.