(i) Name one important beverage crop and specify the geographical conditions required for its growth.
(ii) Name one staple crop of India and the regions where it is produced.
(iii) Enlist the various institutional reform programmes introduced by the government in the interest of farmers.

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What are the challenges faced by India farmers today?

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Mention in brief, the various limitations from which the Indian agriculture suffers presently.

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Describe any three geographical conditions required for tea cultivation. Name any two producing states of tea.

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Nama the most important beverage crops of India. Describe the suitable climate conditions required for its growth. Also mention the major states producing that crop.

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What type of climate is required for the cultivation of wheat? Name any four important wheat producing states of India.

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What are its characteristics of commercial farming?

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Distinguish between Subsistence and Commercial agriculture.

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What is subsistence farming? Write any four features of subsistence farming.

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Describe three geographical requirements for maize cultivation-temperature, rainfall and soil.

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Name three maize producing states of India.

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Name the main oilseeds produced in India. State their two importances. Which states are the leading producers of groundnut in India?

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Name two leading producers of the following crops.
(a) Mangoes
(b) Oranges
(c) Apple
(d) Bananas.

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What is the role of agriculture in the Indian economy and employment

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Explain the blood-less revolution by Vinoba Bhave.

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