Food Crops other than grains
Sugarcane
- India is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world (after Brazil).
- It can be classified both as a tropical and subtropical crop.
- It is cultivated in regions with hot and humid climates with temperatures ranging from 21°C to 27°C and rainfall between 75 cm and 100 cm.,4. Major producers of sugarcane in India are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, and Haryana.
Oil Seeds
- In 2008, India was the second largest producer of groundnut in the world (after China).
- 12% of the total cropped area of the country is utilized to grow different oil crops. The major oil seeds that are produced in India are groundnut, mustard, coconut, sunflower, cotton seeds, soybean, sesamum (til), castor seeds, and linseed.
- Oil crops have multiple uses. They can be used as cooking mediums as well as raw materials for the production of soap, ointments, and cosmetics.
- Groundnut is a labor-intensive crop while linseed and mustard are rabi crops. Sesamum is a kharif crop in North India and a rabi crop in South India.
Tea
- 1. In 2008, India ranked third among the largest tea producers in the world after China and Turkey.
- 2. A type of plantation agriculture, tea is an important beverage crop that was introduced in India by the British.
- It is a labor-intensive industry and requires a warm and moist frost-free climate with frequent showers all throughout the year.
- Major tea-producing states are Assam, West Bengal (hills of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts), Kerela, and Tamil Nadu.
Coffee
- India is famous for its good quality coffee all around the world. As per data collected in 2008, India produced around 3.2% of the world’s total coffee production.
- It is cultivated mainly in the Nilgiri hills in Karnataka, Kerela, and Tamil Nadu.
Horticulture Crops
- In 2008, India was the 2nd largest producer of fruits and vegetables after China. Around 13% of the world’s vegetables are produced in India.
- India is home to both tropical and temperate fruits.
- Major fruits-producing states:
- Banana: Mizoram, Kerela, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra
- Mango: Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal
- Orange: Meghalaya (Cherrapunjee), Maharashtra (Nagpur)
- Lichi & Guava: Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
- Apples: Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh
CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 4 – Agriculture
CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 4- Agriculture is about agriculture and the agricultural sector in India. Agriculture is the prime activity of the economy of India and produces raw materials for various types of industries. We will focus on and study the types of farming, cropping patterns, and also the various major crops that are grown in India. We will also learn about the contribution of agriculture to the national economy, to employment, and also about the outputs emerging from agriculture.
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Table of Content
- Topics Covered in Chapter 4 Agriculture of Class 10
- Highlights of Chapter 4- Agriculture
- CBSE Notes Class 10 Geography Chapter 4- Agriculture
- Types of Farming
- Cropping Pattern
- Major Crops
- Food Crops other than grains
- Non-Food Crops
- Technological and Institutional Reforms
- Contribution of Agriculture to the National Economy, Employment, and Output
- Food Security
- Impact of Globalization on Agriculture
Agriculture Notes