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What is the change in the cropping pattern?
In India, the cropping pattern is determined by rainfall, climate, temperature, soil type, technology and socio-economic conditions of the farmers. These changes in the cropping pattern mainly occurred due to increase in the prices of crops.
Which is the main crop of Maharashtra?
The main food crops of Maharashtra are mangoes, grapes, bananas, oranges, wheat, rice, jowar, bajra, and pulses. Cash crops include groundnut, cotton, sugarcane, turmeric, and tobacco.
What is the most cultivated crop in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra is major producer of Jowar and Arhar contributing 46.09 and 29.11 %, respectively to the total production of India. It is second largest producer of Cotton (22.21%), Soybean (28.14%), and total cereals (13.56%) in the country.
What are the reasons for the changes in cropping pattern?
The main causes of the changes may be grouped into (i) population growth and change in family structure, (ii) state intervention through land reforms, acquisition of land, deforestation, public distribution system etc.
What are the three cropping patterns?
There are three types of cropping patterns:
- Mixed Cropping: Growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land. Minimises the risk of crop failure.
- Inter-cropping: Growing two or more crops simultaneously in the same field in a definite pattern.
- Crop Rotation:
What is Maharashtra famous?
Some of the prime tourist attractions in Maharashtra include Mumbai, Bhandardara, Elephanta, Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad, Ellore Caves, Ganapati phule, and Shirdi. Matheran, Mahabaleshwar, Nashik, Khandala, Lonavala, and Pune are other famous Maharashtra’s travel destinations.
Which fruit is grown in Maharashtra?
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- Alphonso Mangoes from Ratnagiri. This district’s mangoes are called Hapus and it is not only loved by Indians but also exported globally.
- Figs from Purandar.
- Grapes from Nashik.
- Banana from Jalgaon.
- Oranges from Nagpur.
- Strawberries from Mahabaleshwar.
- Pomegranate from Solapur.
- Custard Apple from Beed.
In which season Sugarcane is grown in Maharashtra?
Sugarcane grows all the year round and thus passes through fluctuations in climatic factors such as very high temperature in summer and very low minimum temperature in winter, the ultimate yield of the crop are profoundly influenced by the weather elements.
What are the benefits of changing cropping pattern in India?
Changing cropping patterns could help India cut irrigation water usage by 33 percent, reduce impact of local climate shocks
- By Charu Bahri.
- Using less water for irrigation.
- How foodgrain subsidy added to water stress, nutritional deficiencies.
- Decentralising nutrient production.