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Social Science · 2023 · 2 marks
CBSE 2023 · Region 6 · Set 1 · Q22
(a) Explain any two efforts taken by the Government of India to modernise agriculture. 1 × 2 = 2
(a)
Explain any two efforts taken by the Government of India to modernise agriculture. $\displaystyle \mathbf{1} \boldsymbol{\times} \mathbf{2} \boldsymbol{=} \mathbf{2}$
OR
(b)
Explain any two features of Rabi cropping season. $\displaystyle 1 \times 2=2$
Marking-scheme solution
Considering the importance of agriculture in India, the Government of India made concerted efforts to modernise agriculture.
(i) Establishment of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), agricultural universities, veterinary services
(ii) Animal breeding centres.
(iii) Horticulture development.
(iv) Research and development in the field of meteorology and weather forecast, etc.
(v) Improving the rural infrastructure to strengthen and support agricultural sector.
(vi) Several initiatives have been taken by Government of India under ‘The Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.’’
(b) Explain any two features of Rabi cropping season.
(i) Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to December.
(ii) These are harvested in summer from April to June.
(iii) Some of the important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.
(iv) These crops are grown in large parts of India,
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