Non-Food Crops
Rubber
- India is the 4th largest natural rubber producer in the world.
- Rubber is mainly an equatorial crop, but under certain conditions, it can be grown in sub-tropical and tropical conditions.
- It requires a humid and moist climate an annual temperature of 25°C and annual rainfall of more than 200 cm.
- Rubber is grown in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Meghalaya (Garo Hills), and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Fiber crops
Major fiber crops are grown in India: Silk, Cotton, Jute
Silk
- It is obtained from the cocoons of silkworms that feed on the leaves of mulberry plants. The process of cultivation of silkworms to obtain silk is called sericulture.
- Assam, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh are the largest, of silk in India.
Cotton
- In 2008, India was the second largest producer of cotton in the world (after China).
- A type of Kharif crop, it grows well in the drier parts of black cotton soil prevalent in the Deccan plateau.
- It requires a climate of elevated temperature, light rainfall, 210 frost-free days, bright sunshine, and proper irrigation. It takes around 6-8 months to mature.
- Major cotton-producing states are Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka.
Jute
- Known as golden fiber, it requires an elevated temperature to grow.
- It grows on the well-drained fertile soils in the flood plains which get replenished and renewed every year.
- Jute is used to produce different products like gunny bags, yarn, ropes, mats, and other artifacts.
- West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Bihar, and Meghalaya are major jute-producing states.
Read in Detail- Non- Food Crops in India
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.
For easy accessibility to the students, we have tried to compile CBSE Class 10 Social Science Notes which mostly consist of the four main domains: History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics, in a single source, and also the access to the same is free of cost.
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