5th Social Science Guide Term 3 lesson 2 Agriculture

Tamilnadu Samacheer Kalvi 5th Social Science Solutions Term 3 Chapter 2 Agriculture

5th Social Science Guide Agriculture Text Book Back Questions and Answers

Evaluation

I. Choose the correct answer:

1. _______ is the cultivation of crops.

1. a) Irrigation
2. b) Agriculture
3. c) Excavation

Answer:b) Agriculture

2. A _______ is a person who is engaged in agriculture.

a)doctor

b)teacher

1. c) farmer

Answer:c) farmer

3. _______ farming refers to the raising of animals along with the crops.

1. a) Commercial
2. b) Mixed
3. c) Subsistence

Answer:b) Mixed

4. _______ monitors the level and nature of groundwater.

1. a) Central Ground Water Board
2. b) Metro Water Board
3. c) Sewage Water Board

Answer:a) Central Ground Water Board

5. _______ is the largest cotton producing district in Tamil Nadu.

1. a) Coimbatore
2. b) Chennai
3. c) Cuddalore

Answer:a) Coimbatore

II. Match the Following:

Answer:

III. True or False:

1. Rice is the leading food crop in Tamil Nadu.

Answer:True

2. Tamil Nadu has two soil types.

Answer:False

3. Drip irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system.

Answer:True

4. Jackfruit is an example of plantation crop.

Answer:False

5. Mango is the leading fruit crop of Tamil Nadu.

Answer:True

IV. Answer the following:

1. What is agriculture?

Answer:

• Agriculture is the art and science of preparing the soil for cultivation, growing crops and raising livestock,
• Agriculture led to the development of human civilisation.

2. Write about farmers.

Answer:

• A farmer is a person who cultivates crops and rears animals (poultry and other livestock). India is a land of farmers.
• It is called so because majority of Indians are directly or indirectly involved in agricultural activities.

3.  Name the different types of farming.

Answer:

There are several types of farming.

• Subsistence farming
• Commercial farming
• Plantation farming
• Mixed farming

4. What is well irrigation?

Answer:

Well irrigation has been practiced in Tamil Nadu for many generations. It is a less expensive type of irrigation.

5. What is well irrigation?

Answer:

• Well irrigation has been practiced in Tamil Nadu for many generations. It is a less expensive type of irrigation.
• Government of India is the National Apex Agency entrusted with the responsibilities of providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, monitoring, assessment, augmentation and regulation of groundwater resources of the country.
• CGWB monitors the level and nature of groundwater.

V. Answer in detail:

1. Write about mixed and plantation farming.

Answer:

• Mixed Farming: Mixed Farming refers to the rearing of animals along with the cultivation. This type of farming is economical.
• Plantation Farming: Plantation Farming is done in an estate where a single cash crop is cultivated on a large scale.

Examples: Tea, Coffee and Rubber.

2. Explain any two types of irrigation.

Answer:

• Well Irrigation: Well Irrigation has been practiced in Tamil Nadu for many generations. It is a less expensive type of irrigation.
• Canal Irrigation: Canal Irrigation is the most important form of irrigation in India. Most of the North Indian canals are perennial. The main canal irrigated areas are in the northern plains of India such as Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Bihar.

3. Write about the important crops of Tamil Nadu.

Answer:

• Tamil Nadu is suitable for the production of fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation crops, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants.
• Horticulture is the fastest growing sector within agriculture in Tamil Nadu.
• Paddy is grown in large areas because rice is the main staple food of the state.
• iv) The principal food crops are rice, maize, jowar (cholam), bajra (Kambu), ragi, and pulses (Bengal gram,

red gram, green gram, black gram, and horse gram).

Activity:

Find out the Following.

Question 1.

One who produces food for us _______.Answer:Farmer

Question 2.

It is used for ploughing _______.Answer:Tractor

Question 3.

It is used for separating grain from hay _______.Answer:Winnower

Think Zone:

Question 1.

Which state is known as the Rice bowl of India?

Answer:

Andhra Pradesh is known as the Rice bowl of India.

5th Social Science Guide Agriculture Additional Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer:

Question 1.

_______ of our national’s income comes from agriculture.

1. a) One-third
2. b) Two-third
3. c) One-forth

Answer:a) One-third

Question 2.

_______ is a land of farmers.

1. a) Europe
2. b) India
3. c) Japan

Answer:b) India

Question 3.

_______ method of farming is done by using modern tools and techniques.

1. a) Plantation farming
2. b) Subsistence farming
3. c) Commercial farming

Answer:c) Commercial farming

Question 4.

_______ is the most important form of irrigation in India.

1. a) Well irrigation
2. b) Canal irrigation
3. c) Sprinkler irrigation

Answer:a)Well irrigation

Question 5.

_______ is known as the Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu.

1. a) Thanjavur
2. b) Chennai
3. c) Madurai

Answer:a) Thanjavur

II. Fill in the blanks:

Question 1.

_______ is the branch of agriculture.Answer:Animal husbandry

Question 2.

_______ has become a necessity for humans.Answer:Agriculture

Question 3.

Agricultural development contributes to the _______ of our country.Answer:Economy

Question 4.

_______ type of farming is economical.Answer:Mixed farming

Question 5.

Tamil Nadu depends on _______ and monsoon.Answer:Northeast, South west

Question 6.

_______ has been practised in Tamil Nadu for many generations.Answer:Well Irrigation

Question 7.

Water is sprayed through pipes in the air through _______.Answer:Sprinklers

III. True or False:

Question 1.

Agriculture led to the development of human civilisation.

Answer:True

Question 2.

Agriculture is the backbone of our economy.Answer:True

Question 3.

In commercial farming, crops, are cultivated and used only for own family consumption.

Answer:False

Question 4.

Canal irrigation is the most important form of irrigation in India.

Answer:True

Question 5.

Sprinkler irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system that saves water and soil nutrients.

Answer:False

Question 6.

Chennai is known as the Manchester of South India

Answer:False

IV. Match the Following:

Answer:

1. (e)
2. (d)
3. (a)
4. (b)
5. (c)

V. Answer the following:

1. Define micro farmers.

Answer:

Farmers who cultivate in an area less than 1 hectare are called micro farmers.

2. Write a short note on subsistence farming.

Answer:

In subsistence farming, crops are cultivated and used only for own family consumption. Such type of farming is adopted by small and marginal farmers on fragmented land holdings. The cultivated crops are usually food crops.

3. Write about FCI.

Answer:

The Government has set up agencies like the Food Corporation of India to purchase the farm products directly from the farmers at reasonable rates.

4. What is Green revolution?.

Answer:

Green revolution is a process which brought an increase in crop production by using new varieties of seeds, pesticides and new agricultural techniques.

5. Who is the father of Green revolution in India?

Answer:

Dr. M.S. Swaminathan of Tamil Nadu is known as the Father of Green Revolution in India.

Question 6.

What is animal husbandry?

Answer:

Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture. It is to raise animals for meat, fur, milk, eggs and other products.

7. What is Horticulture?

Answer:

Horticulture is the science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers or ornamental plants.

8. Name some important cropping seasons in Tamil Nadu.

Answer:

• Navarai
• Sornavari
• Kar
• Kuruvai
• Samba
•  

VI. Answer the following in detail:

Question 1.

What is Irrigation? and types of Irrigation.

Answer:

Irrigation is the supply of water to land or crops for the purpose of agricultural production.

Types of Irrigation

• Well Irrigation
• Canal Irrigation
• Sprinkler Irrigation
• Drip Irrigation.

Question 2.

Write about sprinkler and Drip Irrigation.

Answer:

• Sprinkler irrigation: Sprinkler irrigation is similar to natural rainfall. Water is sprayed through pipes in the air through sprinklers.
• Drip Irrigation: Drip Irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system that saves water and soil nutrients. In this system water drips slowly into the roots of plants through pipes. Pipes can be either above the soil surface or buried below the surface. The water directly reaches the roots and minimises evaporation.