General Studies III · Subtopic
Major crops and cropping patterns
Official syllabus
Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, - different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers.
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What this covers
Distinguish crop groups, seasons, area, output, yield and regional cropping patterns.
Key ideas
- Crop groups
- Seasons
- Rotation
- Area
- Yield