Farming Activities MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz covers Class IX Economics, Unit: The Story of Village Palampur, focusing on Farming Activities. Topics included are multiple cropping and the use of modern inputs like HYV seeds and fertilizers. Attempt all 10 questions to test your knowledge, then submit to check your score and download the answer key PDF.
Overview of Farming in Palampur
Farming is the main production activity in Palampur, with 75 percent of the people who are working dependent on farming for their livelihood. Since land area under cultivation is practically fixed, farmers have adopted specific methods to increase production from the same piece of land.
Key Methods to Increase Production
1. Multiple Cropping: This is the most common way of increasing production on a given piece of land. It involves growing more than one crop on a piece of land during the year.
- Kharif (Rainy Season): Farmers grow jowar and bajra. These plants are used as cattle feed.
- Rabi (Winter Season): Fields are sown with wheat.
- Intermediate (Oct-Dec): Cultivation of potatoes.
2. Modern Farming Methods: Introduced during the Green Revolution in the late 1960s, this method uses high-yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds.
- HYV Seeds: Promise to produce much greater amounts of grain on a single plant.
- Requirements: Plenty of water, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides.
- Machinery: Tractors and threshers are used for ploughing and harvesting.
Comparison: Traditional vs Modern Farming
| Feature | Traditional Farming | Modern Farming |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds | Traditional seeds | HYV seeds |
| Irrigation | Persian wheels, rainfall | Electric tubewells, canals |
| Fertilizers | Cow dung, natural manure | Chemical fertilizers |
| Productivity | Low yield | High yield |
Quick Revision List
- Hectare: The standard unit of measuring land area (100m x 100m).
- Yield: Crop produced on a given piece of land during a single season.
- Green Revolution: The significant increase in food grain production due to modern inputs.
- Sustainability: Modern farming can overuse natural resources, leading to loss of soil fertility and depletion of the water table.
Extra Practice Questions
- What is the main source of irrigation in Palampur? (Answer: Electric Tubewells)
- Which two crops benefited most from the Green Revolution? (Answer: Wheat and Rice)
- What is the working capital required by a farmer? (Answer: Money in hand)
- In which season is wheat sown? (Answer: Rabi / Winter)
- What is the harmful effect of continuous use of groundwater? (Answer: Depletion of water table)
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