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The correct answer is Mixed farming.

Key Points

• Mixed farming is a type of farming where the land is used for both growing food and fodder crops as well as rearing livestock.
• It involves a combination of crop production and animal husbandry.
• In mixed farming systems, farmers grow crops such as wheat, maize, vegetables, fruits, etc., for food production, while also keeping livestock like cattle, sheep, goats, or poultry for meat, milk, eggs, and other by-products.
• This type of farming allows farmers to have a diversified income stream and optimize the use of available resources by integrating crop and animal production.

​Additional Information

• Dairy farming:
  • Dairy farming is a type of farming focused on the production of milk and milk products.
  • It involves raising dairy animals, typically cows, but also goats or sheep, to obtain milk that can be processed into various products such as butter, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. 
• Plantation farming:
  • Plantation farming is a type of farming that involves the large-scale cultivation of a single crop, typically cash crops such as tea, coffee, rubber, sugarcane, palm oil, or bananas.
  • It is commonly practiced in tropical or subtropical regions with favorable climate conditions for the specific crop. 
• Commercial farming:
  • Commercial farming refers to agricultural practices that focus on producing crops or livestock for sale in the market, with the primary goal of generating profit.
  • It typically involves large-scale production and the use of modern technologies, machinery, and inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides. 

The Correct answer is Both a and b

Key Point

• ​Odisha is a major producer of both turmeric and ginger. Turmeric is the largest spice produced in Odisha, accounting for about 100,000 tonnes per year.
• Ginger is the second largest spice produced in Odisha, accounting for about 30,000 tonnes per year.
• Pepper is also produced in Odisha but in smaller quantities than turmeric and ginger.
• Odisha produces about 1,000 tonnes of pepper per year.

The correct answer is 2005-06

Key Points

• The National Horticulture Mission (NHM) was operationalized in Odisha since 2005-06. 
• The NHM is a centrally sponsored scheme that aims to promote the holistic growth and development of the horticulture sector in India. The mission has been instrumental in increasing horticulture production, productivity, and profitability in the state of Odisha.
• Under the NHM, various initiatives have been implemented in Odisha, including:
  • Promotion of High-Yielding Horticulture Varieties: The government has been distributing high-yielding varieties of horticulture crops like fruits, vegetables, and flowers to farmers. This has led to a significant increase in productivity.
  • Establishment of Horticulture Nurseries: The government has established a number of horticulture nurseries across the state to provide farmers with access to quality planting material.
  • Promotion of Protected Cultivation: The government has been promoting protected cultivation techniques like greenhouses and shade nets to help farmers extend the cultivation season and produce high-quality horticultural crops.
  • Post-Harvest Management: The government has been providing support for post-harvest management infrastructure like pack houses, cold storages, and transportation facilities to reduce post-harvest losses.
  • Value Addition and Processing: The government has been promoting value addition and processing of horticultural crops to increase their shelf life and market value.
  • As a result of these initiatives, the horticulture sector in Odisha has witnessed significant growth. The production of horticultural crops has increased substantially, and the state has become self-sufficient in the production of many fruits and vegetables. Horticulture has also emerged as a major source of income for farmers in Odisha.
• The NHM has played a pivotal role in transforming the horticulture sector in Odisha and has made a significant contribution to the state's agricultural economy.

The correct answer is Paddy.

Key Points

• Paddy is the crop with the largest area under cultivation in Odisha, covering about 70% of the total cultivated area in the state.
• It is the primary staple food for a majority of the population and plays a crucial role in the state's food security.
• Odisha is one of the leading rice producers in India, contributing around 10% of the country's total rice production. 

The correct answer is use of more labour and capital inputs on the given land under cultivation.

Key Points

• Intensive agriculture, also known as intensive farming, maximizes agricultural production from a given area of land using higher inputs of labour, machinery, and other farming resources.
• This method represents a stark contrast to extensive farming, where the land is used more broadly with less management or fewer inputs per unit area.
• Intensive agriculture uses practices like irrigation, advanced fertilizers, and other technological inputs to generate a high output per unit of land, making it well-suited for regions with high population density where land is in short supply.
• The aim of this agricultural practice is to grow plentiful crops and raise large numbers of animals cheaply and rapidly, which often leads to higher environmental impact compared to less intensive farming systems.

Additional Information

•  Extensive Farming:
  • Extensive farming is characterized by low inputs of labour and capital per unit area of land.
  • This farming method is traditionally used in regions with low agricultural productivity, such as remote, mountainous, or dry regions, where arable land is abundant.
  • It has less of an impact on the environment per unit of area compared to intensive farming, as it tends not to employ large amounts of harmful fertilizers or pesticides.
  • However, it usually generates less production per unit of land, which can be a potential downside in areas where the population is growing and food demand is high.
• Mechanized Farming:
  • Mechanized farming is characterized by the use of machinery for various farming operations, replacing traditional manual and animal labour.
  • This type of farming is usually employed in developed countries and in places where the cost of labour is high or labour is scarce.
  • Mechanized farming significantly increases the efficiency and productivity of the land, making large-scale farming feasible.
  • On the downside, it requires significant investment in machinery, which can be a barrier for small-scale farmers.
• Diversified Farming:
  • Diversified farming involves growing a variety of crops or raising various types of livestock on the same farm to maximize output and reduce risk.
  • This type of agriculture provides a variety of products, promoting food security, and can help to safeguard against the failure of a single crop or livestock.
  • Diversified farming can be beneficial to the environment, promoting biodiversity and reducing the need for chemical inputs as different plants and livestock can help to control pests and replenish soil nutrients.
  • However, it can require more labour, knowledge, and management compared to monocultures due to the complexity of farming multiple crops or livestock types.

The correct answer is Horticulture and Honey.

Key Points

• The Golden Revolution is related to Horticulture and Honey.
• It started in 1991 and lasted till 2003.
• Father of Golden Revolution: Nirpakh Tutaj.
• The Golden Fibre Revolution is related to Jute Production.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Barley and gram

Key Points 

• Rabi crops are winter-planted crops that are harvested in the spring.
• Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June. 
• Wheat, barley, gram, peas, and lentils are among them. 
• A warm climate is required for seed germination and a cold climate for the growth of crops.

Additional Information 

The Correct Answer is Intensive subsistence farming.

 Key Points

• In intensive subsistence farming, the farmer cultivates a small plot of land using simple tools and more labour.
• Intensive subsistence agriculture is prevalent in the thickly populated areas of the monsoon regions of the south, southeast, and east Asia.

 Important Points

Commercial Farming

• In commercial farming, crops are grown and animals are reared for sale in the market.
• The area cultivated and the amount of capital used is large. Most of the work is done by machines.
• Commercial farming includes commercial grain farming, mixed farming, and plantation agriculture.

Primitive subsistence farming

• Primitive subsistence agriculture includes shifting cultivation and nomadic herding.

Extensive subsistence agriculture

• Extensive subsistence agriculture is farming in thinly populated areas.
• The vast expanse of land is cultivated to yield minimal output of crops and animals for the primary consumption of the grower's family.

Option 4 is correct, i.e. Assam.

• Muga silk is the product of the silkworm Antheraea assamensis and is mostly grown in Assam. The larvae of these moths feed on som and sualu leaves. Assam is the largest producer of this golden-colored silk in not just India but the entire world.
• Assam is famous for its Muga variety of silk. It is registered as a Geographical Indication for Assam.
• Know about Assam:
  • Capital: Dispur
  • Languages: Assamese, Bodo, Bengali
  • Major Rivers: Subansiri, Dihang, Brahmaputra.
  • Geographical Indications: Muga Silk, Tezpur Litchi, Boka Chaul (Oryza sativa), Gamosa, Chokuwa.
  • World Heritage Sites: Kaziranga National Park on the bank of the Brahmaputra, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary near the border with Bhutan.

The correct answer is Grey.

• Grey colour is associated with the revolution in fertilisers.

Key Points

Agriculture Revolutions in India and their respective Colours:

The correct answer is 65%

Key Points

• The expected returns to farmers by way of MSP (Minimum Support Price) over their cost of production for barley for marketing season 2021–22 is estimated at 65%.
• Minimum Support Price:
  • Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices.
  • The minimum support prices are announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops.
  • The MSP is decided on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
  • Government announces minimum support prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated crops and fair and remunerative prices (FRP) for sugarcane.
  • The list of crops is as follows:
    • Cereals (7) - paddy, wheat, barley, jowar, bajra, maize, and ragi.
    • Pulses (5) - gram, arhar/tur, moong, urad, and lentil.
    • Oilseeds (8) - groundnut, rapeseed/mustard, toria, soybean, sunflower seed, sesamum, safflower seed, and nigerseed.
    • Raw cotton.
    • Raw jute.
  • MSP guaranteed prices to save farmers from distress sales.
  • The MSP is announced at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops on the basis of the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP, 1985).
  • The MSPs are fixed for the following purposes:
  • To invest more by farmers in the farm sector.
  • To motivate farmers to adopt improved farm technologies.
  • To increase production and overall farmers' income.

The correct answer is 1968.

Key Points

Green Revolution in India:

• The term green revolution was first used by William Gaud and Norman Borlaug is the Father of the Green Revolution.
• After Independence, Indian policy-makers adopted all measures to achieve self-sufficiency in food grains.
• In the year 1965, the government of India launched the Green Revolution with the help of a geneticist, now known as the father of the Green revolution (India) M.S. Swaminathan.
• The movement of the green revolution was a great success and changed the country’s status from a food-deficient economy to one of the world’s leading agricultural nations.
• It started in 1967 and lasted till 1978.
• India adopted a new strategy in agriculture, which resulted in the 'Green Revolution', especially in the production of wheat and rice.
• Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, officially recorded the impressive strides of the Green Revolution in agriculture by releasing a special stamp entitled 'Wheat Revolution' in July 1968.
• The success of wheat was later replicated in rice.

Thus, to signify the achievements of the Green Revolution, a stamp was released by the then Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi entitled as ‘Wheat Revolution’ in July 1968.

The correct answer is Horticulture Farming.

• An estate where a cash crop is grown for sale is known as Horticulture Farming.

Key Points

• Horticulture farming is cultivating plants in an estate to produce food and medicinal ingredients as a cash crop.
• The horticulture includes a wide range of cash crops namely fruits, vegetables, flowers medicinal and aromatic plants mushrooms, plantation crops and spices.

Additional Information

• A kitchen garden is a small farming garden growing fruits and vegetables in the backyard of the house by using kitchen wastewater. 
• Slash and burn farming is a farming method that involves the cutting and burning of plants in a forest or woodland.
• Subsistence farming is the practice of growing crops and raising livestock adequate only for one's own use, without any excess for trade.

​The correct answer is Truck farming.

Key Points

• The farmers specialize in vegetables only, this type of farming is known as Truck farming.
• In the regions where farmers specialize in vegetables only, the farming is known as Truck farming, and the distance of truck farms from the market is governed by the distance that a truck can cover overnight, hence the name truck farming.
• Vegetable farms are in some regions known as truck farms: "truck" is a noun for which its more common meaning overshadows its historically separate use as a term for "vegetables are grown for the market".
• The production of crops of some vegetables on an extensive scale in regions especially suited to their culture primarily for shipment to distant markets known as Truck farming.
• The major truck-farming areas are in California, Texas, Florida, along the Atlantic Coastal Plain, and in the Great Lakes area.
• Centres for specific crops vary with the season. Among the most important truck crops are tomatoes, lettuce, melons, beets, broccoli, celery, radishes, onions, cabbage, and strawberries.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Mission to increase the performance of the dairy sector.

 Additional Information

• "Operation Flood" is a mission to increase the performance of the dairy sector.
• Operation Flood was launched in 1970 by National Dairy Development Board during the time of the Fourth Five Year Plan.
• Operation flood was the world's biggest dairy development program which gave a major thrust to the milk production of the nation.
• It aimed at helping the dairy industry sustain itself economically while providing employment to poor farmers.
• The result was that India became the largest producer of Milk and Milk Products.
• White Revolution contributed to a large extent to alleviate poverty in India.
• Gujarat-based co-operation “Anand Milk Union Limited” (Amul) was the engine behind the success of the programme.
• Operation Flood is called the White Revolution in India.
• The programme to increase the production of milk is called White Revolution.
• Indian Dairy Association decided to observe the birthday of Verghese Kurien as National Milk Day.
• 'Unfinished Dream' is a book written by Verghese Kurien.

Important Points

• Father of White Revolution in India - Verghese Kurien.
• Milkman of India - Verghese Kurien.
• National Milk Day - November 26.
• National Dairy Development Board - Anand (Gujarat).
• National Dairy Research Institute - Karnal (Haryana).
• The largest producer of Milk and Milk Products in the World - India.