If you are given a choice, which type of agriculture you would like to practise and why?

The concept of organic food is fast catching up in metro cities. What are your views on this? Give reasons to support your answer. Are you ready to pay more for organic products?

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) Suggest the sustainable agricultural practices to improve soil fertility.

During my visit to the flood plains of Uttar Pradesh, I witnessed immense agricultural development. Mention the soil type found here and the characteristic features of it.