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Name one random fact about India.
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India has the second highest number of people in the world. Which country is first?
China
Most of India's population lives on the _______ Plains
Northern
How many main languages does India have?
16 main languages and hundreds of other languages
What season is it in India from December to March?
Winter
What is the weather like in the southern and western plains of India?
Hot and humid all year round.
What is the season in India from July to September?
Monsoon season - rainy season
What can happen to India if the monsoon rains fail to arrive?
Famine and drought
What is a drought?
A very long period without rain where the soil will dry up and crops will die.
What is a famine?
A severe shortage of food.
What is the main crop grown at on the Northern Plains, where it is cooler?
Wheat
What do Indians usually make with harvested wheat?
Chapati and roti
In the south and east where it is warm and wetter, what is the main crop?
Rice
What is a paddy field?
A field where rice is grown
What are some crops that India produces?
Rice, Wheat, Ground Nute, Lentils, Sugar Cane, Pepper, Tea, Coffee, Cotton, Jute
India has large areas of farmland but a lot of it is not fertile. What is the meaning of fertile?
Soil rich in nutrients and suitable for crops to grow
