12th Class Geography Solved Paper - Geography 2014 Outside Delhi Set-II

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    Explain the term 'cropping intensity'. Describe the three cropping seasons in India.

    Answer:

    Cropping intensity means that a higher portion or the net area is being cropped more than once during one agricultural year. This also implies higher productivity per unit of arable land during one agricultural year.
    Cropping seasons in India:
    Kharif Season:
    (i) This season depends upon south-west monsoon.
    (ii) This season falls between )u.ne to September.
    (iii) Major Crops - Rice, Jowar, Maize, Bajra, etc.
    Rabi Season:
    (i) This season begins with onset of wintci?.
    (ii) The period of this season is from October to March.
    (iii) Major crops - Wheat, dram. Mustard, Barley, etc.
    Zaid Season:
    (i) It is a short duration between Rabi and Kharif. Major crops of the season are - Watermelon, fruits, vegetables, fodder crops.


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