IMPROVEMENT IN FOOD RESOURCES
Frequently Asked Questions
It refers to methods and practices that increase the production and quality of food from plants and animals.
Kharif crops (rainy season) and Rabi crops (winter season).
Growing different types of crops sequentially on the same land to improve soil fertility and prevent pests.
Manures are natural organic substances, fertilizers are chemical nutrients applied to soil to promote plant growth.
Microorganisms that enrich soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen or decomposing organic matter.
Irrigation supplies water to crops when rainfall is insufficient, ensuring proper growth.
Drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation.
The science of breeding and caring for farm animals to improve food resources like milk, meat, and eggs.
White Leghorn and Rhode Island Red.
Raising chickens specifically for meat production.
The controlled breeding and rearing of fish in artificial water bodies for food production.
Rearing different species of fish in the same pond that feed at different levels to utilize resources fully.
To meet the increasing demand for food due to population growth and to ensure sustainable food supply.
By providing essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium for better plant growth.
Growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same field to maximize resource use and reduce pest infestation.
Crops produced by cross-breeding two genetically different plants to get better yield and resistance.
Pesticides protect crops from pests and diseases, increasing productivity.
It can cause environmental pollution and harm beneficial insects.
Organic compost produced by earthworms that enrich the soil naturally.
Powdery mildew (fungicide application), bacterial wilt (removal of infected plants).
Removing the outer husk layer to obtain edible rice grains.
Using airtight containers, proper drying, and maintaining cool, dry storage conditions to prevent spoilage.
Farming practice involving higher inputs like fertilizers, labor, and irrigation to maximize yield per unit area.
Farming that meets present food needs without compromising future resources and environment.
They develop improved varieties with higher yield, disease resistance, and adaptability.
Cows and buffaloes.
The practice of growing crops and rearing animals simultaneously on the same farm.
Providing water drop by drop directly to the plant roots, minimizing wastage.
Sprinkler system or irrigation sprinkler.
It is a rich source of proteins, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids essential for health.
The cultivation of aquatic plants and animals under controlled conditions for food production.
Choosing parent animals with desirable traits for reproduction to improve offspring quality.
Reduces risk of crop failure and improves soil health and income sources.
Kharif: Rice; Rabi: Wheat.
Some fungi decompose organic matter enriching soil; others help in fermentation and food production.
Protects crops from pests, diseases, and weeds to increase food production.
Through vaccinations, proper hygiene, and timely treatment.
Provides milk and milk products, an important source of nutrition and livelihood.
Increase efficiency, reduce labor, and improve quantity and quality of food production.
Crops grown for their edible grains like wheat, rice, and maize.
Crops grown primarily for their edible seeds, rich in protein, like lentils and peas.
Mechanical removal, chemical herbicides, and crop rotation.
Ladybird beetle (it controls aphids).
Uses natural inputs and sustainable techniques to produce healthy food and conserve environment.
Alters rainfall patterns, increases pests and diseases, and affects crop yields.
Focus on understanding types of crops, irrigation, animal husbandry, and fisheries to answer NCERT textbook questions.
The availability of sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to all people at all times.
Balancing increased production with environmental sustainability and resource conservation.
Developing new crop varieties through breeding to increase yield and resistance.
Using earthen pots or granaries with proper ventilation.
Earthworms aerate the soil and decompose organic waste to make nutrients available to plants.
Maximizes productivity by using different species' feeding habits.
Rohu and Catla.
The upper layer of leaves of a crop which intercepts sunlight and influences microclimate below.
Helps apply modern techniques for higher yield, disease control, and better resource use.
Fertilizers are synthetic chemicals, manures are natural organic substances.
Crops grown to be plowed into the soil to improve fertility.
Sunhemp.
By feeding balanced nutrition, good breeds, and proper animal care.
They can kill non-target organisms and cause pollution if misused.
Bees help in pollination which is essential for fruit and seed development.
Sunlight through the process of photosynthesis.
Superior qualities exhibited by hybrid offspring compared to parents.
Persian wheel or 'rahat'.
The gradual change in species composition in a farming area or ecosystem.
Bt cotton (genetically modified for pest resistance).
Helps in identifying nutrient deficiencies and optimizing fertilizer use.
Proper storage, timely harvesting, and improved transportation methods.
Decomposed plant and animal waste.
Ensures crops get enough water without wastage or waterlogging.
Separates grains from stalks and husks efficiently.
Choosing and mating animals with desired traits to improve offspring quality.
Biological control using natural predators or parasites.
