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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. ___________ crops are cultivated to improve soil fertility.
   2. Farms producing ___________ ___________ crops are located near cities and towns.
   3. Farming done on a small plot of land with high inputs of labour and capital is called ___________ farming.
   4. ___________ crops are grown to be sold for profit.
   5. ___________, ___________ and ___________ are the largest producers of coffee in India.
   6. The Green Revolution included the use of ___________ varieties of seeds.
2. 2.

   Tick the sentences that are true. Correct the others.

   1. Rice, millets and barley were some of the earliest crops to be cultivated.
   2. Shifting farming is practiced in arid regions.
   3. Fertilizers and heavy machinery are commonly used in subsistence farming.
   4. Plantation farming results in quick profits. 
   5. Tea and coffee are grown in hilly areas.
   6. The Green Revolution replaced many traditional agricultural practices.
3. 3.

   Multiple choice questions.

   1. A factor that does not influence agriculture:
      1. climate
      2. soil
      3. availability of minerals
      4. nature of the terrain
   2. The percentage of the world dependent on agriculture:
      1. 70%
      2. 55%
      3. 87%
      4. 40%
   3. Agriculture does not include:
      1. ploughing
      2. processing
      3. sowing
      4. harvesting
   4. This is not a fodder crop:
      1. barley
      2. cotton
      3. turnip
      4. maize
4. 4.

   Cotton and wheat are not grown in the same area. Give reasons

5. 5.

   Dairy farms are located near cities and towns. Give reasons

6. 6.

   Shifting agriculture has been associated with the destruction of forests. Give reasons