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Unit 2 Ch 4 : Agriculture — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 2 Ch 4 : Agriculture3 Marks
Question
  1. Describe three geographical requirements for maize cultivation temperature, rainfall and soil.
  2. Name three maize-producing states of India.
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Answer

  1. Maize is a kharif crop that is used both as food and fodder. The geographical conditions required for its cultivation are:
  • Temperature: It requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C.
  • Rainfall: It grows well in regions of 50-100cm of rainfall. In areas of less rainfall, it can be grown with the help of irrigation.
  • Soil: Maize grows well in old alluvial soil.
  1. Major maize-producing states are Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

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