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PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ACTIVITIES OF MANKIND. — Geography STD 12 Arts — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ArtsGeographyPRIMARY AND SECONDARY ACTIVITIES OF MANKIND.5 Marks
Question
State the farming and related activities.
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Answer

  • Farming began in the world about 12,000 years ago.
  • He first cut down forest trees, acquired land and started farming there.
  • After harvesting in that land for about 2 to 5 years, when the production decreased, he would leave the land and acquire another land.
  • This farming was called primary level temporary farming.
  • Over time, favorable climate, irrigation facilities and sustainable farming in fertile land began, leading to the emergence of rural settlements.
  • Of all the primary activities, farming is the most important.
  • Agriculture is still the main occupation of more than 65% of the people in developing countries.
  • After the Industrial Revolution, machinery was used in agriculture.
  • The green revolution took place with the benefit of scientific and technical knowledge in agriculture.
  • Climate, rainfall, soil and topography are the factors affecting farm activity.
  • Farming ancillary activities:
  • Preparation of aromatic substances and various types of herbs through floriculture.
  • Raising poultry and getting eggs and meat.
  • Preparation of milk and its products through animal husbandry.
  • Raising some specialized animals to get wool, leather and meat.
  • Preparation of products like pickles, marmalades, syrups etc. by food processing industries based on various horticultural crops.
  • Getting honey by raising bees.
  • To cultivate silkworms by cultivating mulberry.
  • Crushing oilseeds to make edible oil.
  • Cultivation of medicinal plants in field sheds or open spaces.
  • Fishing in paddy beds.

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