Select the correct word from the following list and fill in the blanks.

(a) The same kind of plants grown and cultivated on a large scale at a place is called …………… .

(b) The first step before growing crops is …………… of the soil.

(c) Damaged seeds would …………… on top of water.

(d) For growing a crop, sufficient sunlight and …………… and …………… from the soil are essential.

Match items in column A with those in column B.

Write a paragraph in your own words on each of the following.

(a) Preparation of soil

(b) Sowing

(c) Weeding

(d) Threshing

Explain how fertilisers are different from manure.