English 
Hindi 
Mathematics 
Environment 
EVS 
Science 
Economics 
Geography 
History 
Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 10 Geography Chapter 4 – Agriculture
Class 10 Geography
Last Updated: 15 April 2026
Share on WhatsAppChapter Introduction
हिंदी में (Hindi)
Watch Video Lecture
Important Points
🕐 Coming Soon
Important points for this chapter will be added shortly. Check back soon!
Practice MCQ Questions (28 questions)
Q1. What type of farming involves using primitive tools and shifting cultivation?
✓ Correct Answer: D
Q2. Which crop is a staple food and a major rabi crop in India?
✓ Correct Answer: D
Q3. What type of farming uses high yielding variety (HYV) seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides?
✓ Correct Answer: A
Q4. Which farming method is known as 'Jhumming' in northeastern India?
✓ Correct Answer: D
Q5. What is the main characteristic of plantation farming?
✓ Correct Answer: B
Get all 28 MCQ questions + more!
Download the Genius Mind app for unlimited practice, mock tests & video lectures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🕐 Coming Soon
FAQs for this chapter will be added soon. Stay tuned!
Tough Words (Glossary)
Agriculture
Meaning: The practice of farming
अर्थ: कृषि
"Agriculture is the backbone of India."
Subsistence
Meaning: Maintaining oneself at minimum level
अर्थ: जीविका
"He does subsistence farming."
Commercial
Meaning: Related to trade and profit
अर्थ: व्यावसायिक
"Commercial farming is profit-oriented."
Plantation
Meaning: Large-scale farming of a single crop
अर्थ: खेती बाड़ी
"Tea plantation is common in Assam."
Cultivation
Meaning: Process of growing crops
अर्थ: खेती
"Cultivation requires fertile soil."
Fertility
Meaning: Ability of soil to produce crops
अर्थ: उपजाऊपन
"Soil fertility helps crops grow better."
Irrigation
Meaning: Supply of water to crops
अर्थ: सिंचाई
"Irrigation is needed in dry areas."
Monsoon
Meaning: Seasonal wind bringing rains
अर्थ: मानसून
"The monsoon brings heavy rains."
Harvest
Meaning: Gathering of mature crops
अर्थ: फसल कटाई
"Farmers celebrate after harvest."
Productivity
Meaning: Efficiency of producing crops
अर्थ: उत्पादकता
"High productivity improves income."
Fragmentation
Meaning: Breaking into smaller parts
अर्थ: विखंडन
"Fragmentation reduces farm size."
Consolidation
Meaning: Combining into a whole
अर्थ: एकीकरण
"Consolidation increases efficiency."
Intensive
Meaning: High input farming
अर्थ: सघन
"Intensive farming needs more labour."
Primitive
Meaning: Old and simple
अर्थ: आदिम
"Primitive tools were used."
Slash-and-burn
Meaning: Cutting and burning for farming
अर्थ: झूम खेती
"Slash-and-burn clears land."
Shifting
Meaning: Moving from one land to another
अर्थ: स्थानांतरण
"Farmers keep shifting fields."
Sustain
Meaning: Support and maintain
अर्थ: बनाए रखना
"We must sustain resources."
Crop rotation
Meaning: Changing crops in sequence
अर्थ: फसल चक्र
"Crop rotation improves soil fertility."
Millets
Meaning: Small-grained cereal crops
अर्थ: मोटा अनाज
"Millets are healthy grains."
Pulses
Meaning: Edible seeds rich in protein
अर्थ: दलहन
"India produces many pulses."
Leguminous
Meaning: Plants that fix nitrogen
अर्थ: नाइट्रोजन स्थिर करने वाले पौधे
"Leguminous crops add nitrogen to soil."
Staple
Meaning: Main food crop
अर्थ: मुख्य आहार
"Rice is a staple food."
Precipitation
Meaning: Rainfall
अर्थ: वृष्टि
"Precipitation varies by region."
Humid
Meaning: Containing moisture
अर्थ: आर्द्र
"The forest is humid."
Subtropical
Meaning: Between tropics and temperate regions
अर्थ: उपोष्णकटिबंधीय
"India has subtropical climate."
Alluvial
Meaning: Soil deposited by rivers
अर्थ: जलोढ़
"Alluvial soil is very fertile."
Loamy
Meaning: Soil rich in sand and clay
अर्थ: दोमट
"Loamy soil suits farming."
Manure
Meaning: Organic matter for soil
अर्थ: खाद
"Manure enriches the soil."
Fertiliser
Meaning: Chemical to increase fertility
अर्थ: उर्वरक
"Fertilisers boost crop yield."
Pesticide
Meaning: Chemical to kill pests
अर्थ: कीटनाशक
"Pesticides protect crops."
Insecticide
Meaning: Chemical to kill insects
अर्थ: कीट नाशक
"Insecticides kill harmful insects."
Mechanisation
Meaning: Use of machines in farming
अर्थ: मशीनीकरण
"Mechanisation saves time."
Green Revolution
Meaning: 1960s farming reform in India
अर्थ: हरित क्रांति
"Green Revolution improved farming."
White Revolution
Meaning: Milk production revolution
अर्थ: श्वेत क्रांति
"White Revolution boosted milk supply."
Cooperative
Meaning: Working together for benefit
अर्थ: सहकारी
"Farmers formed cooperatives."
Procurement
Meaning: Process of buying from farmers
अर्थ: क्रय
"Procurement prices are fixed."
Remunerative
Meaning: Profitable
अर्थ: लाभकारी
"Farmers seek remunerative prices."
Subsidy
Meaning: Financial help from govt.
अर्थ: अनुदान
"The govt. gave subsidy."
Sericulture
Meaning: Silk production from worms
अर्थ: रेशम उत्पादन
"Sericulture is common in Karnataka."
Horticulture
Meaning: Growing fruits and vegetables
अर्थ: उद्यानिकी
"Horticulture exports are high."
Beverage
Meaning: Drink crop like tea or coffee
अर्थ: पेय पदार्थ
"Tea is a beverage crop."
Inequality
Meaning: Unfair difference
अर्थ: असमानता
"Inequality exists in landholding."
Indigenous
Meaning: Native to a region
अर्थ: स्वदेशी
"Indigenous crops are eco-friendly."
Exploitation
Meaning: Unfair use
अर्थ: शोषण
"Exploitation of farmers is unfair."
Ecological
Meaning: Relation to environment
अर्थ: पारिस्थितिक
"Ecological balance is important."
Bhoodan
Meaning: Land donation movement
अर्थ: भूदान
"Bhoodan donated land to poor."
Gramdan
Meaning: Village donation movement
अर्थ: ग्रामदान
"Gramdan donated villages."
Satyagraha
Meaning: Non-violent protest
अर्थ: सत्याग्रह
"Gandhi led Satyagraha."
Revolution
Meaning: Major change
अर्थ: क्रांति
"The IT Revolution changed India."
Swarajya
Meaning: Self-rule
अर्थ: स्वराज्य
"Swarajya was Gandhiji’s dream."