Name: The Wandering Life of Nomadic Traders
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 5 min 5 s
Description: Nomadic pastoralists were always on the move. They traveled from city to city trading goods. Let’s see just how vital they were to the economies of India.

Question

What is agriculture? Mention the main factors that determine agriculture in any area.

Accepted Answer

The art and science of cultivating the land, growing crops, and raising livestock are together referred to as Agriculture. Every facet of crop production, including seeding, irrigation, seeding, and harvesting, has advanced significantly as agriculture has become a more widespread worldwide industry. Thus, machines have replaced manual labour.

The following factors determine the agriculture in an area:

1. Climate: Since temperature and rainfall affect plant development, the climate of a place affects the type of crops that can be cultivated there.

2. Land relief: As a place's relief varies, so does the soil's fertility and the climate. As a result, crops also change along with variations in a location's relief.

3. Soils: Soil development is influenced by climate. As the temperature changes and soil fertility varies, so does the mineral composition of the soil. For instance, black soil is great for growing cotton, whereas alluvial soil is best for growing rice and wheat.

4. Availability of water: Water accessibility is the most important factor in farming. The availability of water directly affects the types of crops. For instance, rice grows best in hot, humid tropical climates, although millets may be produced in less humid climates.

What is agriculture? Mention the main factors that determine agriculture in any area.

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