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Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indian economy. Agriculture is the backbone of our country. It includes farming of crops, animal husbandry, pisciculture, agro-forestry etc. Over 58% of rural households primarily depend on agriculture. Agriculture along with fisheries, forestry and other allied sectors contribute around 14% to the overall GDP of our country. The particular weather and soil conditions allow for crops in India uniquely suited to it. Let us take a look at the major crops in India. Download as PDF (https://testbook.com/blog/wp-content/uploa
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Kharif Crops
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Sown in June-July when rains first begin (Monsoon crop).
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Harvested in September-October.
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Sown in October-November Harvested in April-May. Requires warm climate for germination of seeds and maturation and cold climate for the growth.
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Grown between March-June between Rabi and Kharif crop seasons. Early maturing crops.
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Example: Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Pumpkin, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Moong Dal etc.
Categories of Crops in India The major crops can all be divided into four main categories depending on their usage. 1. Food Crops (Wheat, Maize, Rice, Millets and Pulses etc.) 2. Cash Crops (Sugarcane, Tobacco, Cotton, Jute and Oilseeds etc.) 3. Plantation Crops (Coffee, Coconut, Tea, and Rubber etc.) 4. Horticulture crops (Fruits and Vegetables)
Major Crops in India Now let us look at the major crops in India in detail.
Rice Rice is a tropical crop that can be grown almost throughout the year. It depends on atmospheric moisture and rainfall for irrigation. India is the 2nd largest producer of rice in the world. India has largest area in world under rice cultivation. Productivity is low compared to wheat because Green Revolution primarily boosted wheat production in India. The traditional rice fields are known as paddy fields and require to be flooded with 10-12 cm deep water in the early stages. Type of Crop: Kharif, Rabi Techniques Used: Transplantation technique, Japanese Transplantation technique, new SRI technique Varieties: Aman, Sali, Afghani, Aus, Boro, Palua Temperature: ~ 24 0C Rainfall: ~ 150 cm Soil type: Clay/ Loamy Major Producers: West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Haryana Highest Producer: West Bengal Highest per Hectare Yield: Punjab Research Centres: Cuttack, Odisha Highest Producing Country: China
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Wheat It is the 2nd most important food crop in India. It is a Rabi crop. India stands second in production of wheat worldwide. It is more flexible in terms of climactic and other conditions of growth. Type of Crop: Rabi Varieties: Kalyan Sona, Sonalika, Heera Temperature: 17-20 °C Rainfall: 20-100 cm (ideal ~75 cm) Soil Type: Clay loam, Sandy loam Major Producers: Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttarakhand Highest Producing State: Uttar Pradesh Highest per Hectare Yield: Punjab Research Centres: Karnal, Haryana Highest Producing Country: China
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Cotton Cotton is a tropical and subtropical Kharif crop. It is a fibre crop and is known as ‘White gold’. India ranks 3rd in the production of cotton worldwide. It is a dry crop but roots need timely supply of water at maturity. Type of Crop: Kharif Varieties: Long Staple, Medium Staple, Short Staple Temperature: 21-30 °C Rainfall: 50-100 cm Soil Type: Black soil (Highly water retentive soil) Major Producers: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Orissa Leading Producer: Gujarat (According to the 2015 report) Research Centres: Nagpur, Maharashtra Highest Producing Country: China
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Jute Jute is a tropical plant that requires hot and humid climate. It is one of the most important natural fibres in terms of cultivation and usage. Almost 85% of the world’s jute is cultivated in the Ganges Delta. Type of Crop: Zaid Varieties: White Jute, Tossa Jute Temperature: 24-35 °C. Annual Rainfall: 125-200 cm. Soil Type: Sandy and Clay Loam Major Producers: West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh Largest Producer: West Bengal Highest per Hectare Yield: West Bengal Research Centres: Kolkata & Nilgunj, West Bengal Highest Producing Country: India (but highest exporter is Bangladesh)
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Sugarcane Sugarcane is an important cash crop. India stands at 2nd position among all countries in the world in its production. Sugarcane crop requires long rainy season of at least 7-8 months. Traditional Sugarcane Production was in North India but it has also shifted to South India. North India Sugarcane are of subtropical variety and so have low sugar content. Also sugar factories have to remain shut in winter seasons in North India. South India- Tropical Variety and coastal areas hence have high sugar content and high yield. Type of Crop: Kharif, Rabi Temperature: 20-26 °C Rainfall: 75-150 cm Soil type: Clayey Loamy Soil/ Black Cotton Soil/ Red Loamy Soil/ Brown Loamy Soil Major Producers: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab Largest Producer: Uttar Pradesh Highest per Hectare Yield: Tamil Nadu Research Centre: Lucknow Highest Producing Country: Brazil
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Tea Tea is an evergreen plant that mainly grows in tropical and subtropical climates. Tea is a labour intensive crop and 50% of the labourers are women. It grows faster under light shade. Commercial cultivation of tea started in India from British era. India is the 2nd largest producer and the largest consumer of tea in the world. Tea plants require high rainfall but its roots cannot tolerate water logging. Hence, it requires sloppy areas. Temperature: 20-30 °C Rainfall: 150-300 cm Soil type: Loamy soil which is acidic in nature and rich in organic matter. Major Producers: Assam, Darjeeling (West Bengal), Meghalaya, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Highest Producer: Assam Research Centres: Tocklai, Assam Highest Producing Country: China
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Coffee Coffees are grown in shade and commonly with two tiers of shade. Growing altitudes of coffee range between 1,000 to 1,500 m above sea level for Arabica (premier coffee), and 500 to 1,000 m for Robusta (lower quality). Both varieties are planted in well-drained soil conditions that favour rich organic matter. Coffee plantation is done along hilly slope. Slopes of Arabica tend to be gentle to moderate, while Robusta slopes are gentle to fairly level. Varieties: Arabica and Robusta Temperature: 16-28°C Rainfall: 150-250 cm Soil type: Well-drained forest loam Major Producers: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland Highest Producer: Karnataka Highest Producing Country: Brazil
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Spices India has been known for its spices since ancient times. Cardamom (Queen of Aromatic Spices) – Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu Pepper (King of Spices) – Kerala Chillies – Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan Turmeric – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Nutmeg – Kerala Arecanut – Kerala, Karnataka, Tripura, Assam Coconut – Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh Cinnamon – Kerala Clove – Kerala Ginger – Kerala, Meghalaya, Sikkim Temperature: 10-30 °C Rainfall: 200-300 cm Soil type: Loamy soil/ Lateritic soil Location: 1000-2000m altitude of Western Ghats and other hilly areas Major Producers: Kerala, Karnataka, Highest Producer: Kerala
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