Agriculture
Term 3 Chapter 2 | 5th Social Science
EVALUATION
I. Choose the correct answer.
1. __________ is the cultivation of crops.
2. A __________ is a person who is engaged in agriculture.
3. __________ farming refers to the raising of animals along with the crops.
4. __________ monitors the level and nature of ground water.
5. __________ is the largest cotton producing district in Tamil Nadu.
II. Match the following
Think first: Match the farming types and methods to their descriptions!
1. Plantation farming - single cash crop
2. Mixed farming - rearing of animals
3. Commercial farming - for trade
4. Well irrigation - oldest method
5. Subsistence farming - for family consumption
III. True or False.
IV. Answer the following.
1. What is agriculture?
Agriculture is the art and science of preparing the soil for cultivation, growing crops and raising livestock.
2. Write about farmers.
A farmer is a person who cultivates crops and rears animals (poultry and other livestock). India is land of farmers. It is called so because majority of Indians are directly or indirectly involved in agriculture activities. Agriculture is the backbone of our Economy.
3. Name the different types of farming.
(i) Subsistence farming
(ii) Commercial farming
(iii) Plantation farming
(iv) Mixed farming
4. What is well irrigation?
Drawing water directly from the well and supplying it to the crops is called well irrigation. Motor pumpsets are used for this purpose. Well irrigation has been practised in Tamil Nadu for many generations. It is a less expensive type of irrigation.
5. Give a short note on the Central Ground Water Board.
Ground Water Board (CGWB) monitors the level and nature of ground water.
V. Answer in detail.
1. Write about mixed and plantation farming.
Plantation Farming is done in an estate where a single cash crop is cultivated on a large scale. Examples: Tea, Coffee and Rubber.
Mixed Farming: Mixed Farming refers to the rearing of animals along with the cultivation. This type of farming is economical.
2. Explain any two types of irrigation.
1. Drip Irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system that saves water and soil nutrients. In this system water drips slowly into the roots of plants through pipes. Pipes can be either above the soil surface or buried below the surface. The water directly reaches the roots and minimises evaporation.
2. Sprinkler Irrigation: Sprinkler irrigation is similar to natural rainfall. In this system water is sprayed through pipes in the air through sprinklers.
3. Write about the important crops of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu has different types of soil, rainfall and weather across its districts. It is suitable for the production of fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation crops, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants. Horticulture is the fastest growing sector within agriculture in Tamil Nadu.
Paddy is grown in large areas because rice is the main staple food of the state.
The principal food crops are rice, maize. Jowar (cholam), bajra (kambu), ragi and pulses (bengalgram, redgram, greengram blackgram and horsegram).
The cash crops include cotton, sugarcane, oilseeds, coffee, tea, rubber, coconut, gingelly and chillies.
Mango and Banana are the leading fruit crops of Tamil Nadu.
The main flowers grown in Tamil Nadu are Jasmine, Chrysanthemum, Marigold and Rose.
Help the farmer to reach his field.
(Tractor, Winnower, Farmer)
Find out the following.
Which State is known as the Rice bowl of India?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh is known as the Rice bowl of India.