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Home Science

Traditional occupations in India - Agriculture

This topic introduces agriculture as one of India’s traditional occupations and places it within the broader study of work, livelihood and career in Class 11 Home Science. Students explore how farming supports families and communities, the knowledge and skills it requires, and its links with food, natural resources and rural life. They also consider how technology, markets, education and changing work opportunities influence agricultural livelihoods, helping them view agriculture as both a cultural tradition and an evolving area of work.

Expert · Level 1 · 25 questions

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01What is the deepest social reason for considering agriculture a traditional occupation in India?

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02If a farming family's income depends on only one crop, which strategy is most suitable for livelihood security?

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03Why is women's work in traditional agriculture often considered invisible labour?

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04In which situation does a farming family's traditional knowledge become most effective with scientific advice?

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05What is the main reason for seasonal unemployment in agriculture?

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06If the landholding is small and the family is large, how can disguised unemployment be identified?

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07In which farming system is meeting the family's food need more important than market profit?

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08What correctly links crop rotation with sustainable livelihood in traditional agriculture?

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09Why is animal husbandry considered a complementary livelihood in agriculture?

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10What is the most important livelihood benefit of traditional seed conservation?

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11If a farmer is highly dependent on rainfall, which is the most practical way to reduce production risk?

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12Which is the best example of value addition in agriculture?

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13Which step is most suitable to reduce post-harvest losses?

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14When is children's learning of traditional farm skills considered safe and appropriate?

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15Which is the most accurate analysis of labour division in agriculture?

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16Why has the use of organic manure been important in traditional agriculture?

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17If a farmer is affected by falling market prices, which step may better support income stability?

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18Which best describes the role of a self-help group in agriculture?

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19What can be a major structural cause of rising indebtedness in agriculture?

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20What can be a major livelihood effect of sharecropping or tenancy arrangements?

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21What is the social importance of water-sharing arrangements in agriculture?

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22Why is the importance of traditional farm tools not merely historical?

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23Why can mechanisation have a mixed effect on small farmers?

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24What is the most important purpose of agricultural extension services?

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25If rural youth wants to leave farming, what is the best approach to make agriculture a dignified career?

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