What are some crops that India produces?
Rice, Wheat, Ground Nute, Lentils, Sugar Cane, Pepper, Tea, Coffee, Cotton, Jute
Many farms in India do not use tractors and big machinery, what do they use instead?
Cows and bulls to pull ploughs.
How did India overcome their problem of dry land?
Water Irrigation, new types of seeds, fertilisers
Cows and bulls are essential for a farmer in India. Why?
Pull ploughs, Pull carts to the market, cows' milk is used for food, cows' dung is used as fertiliser and fuel.
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
What is a famine?
A severe shortage of food.
What is the main crop of the southern part of India?
Rice
India has the second highest number of people in the world. Which country is first?
China
What is a paddy field?
A field where rice is grown
Most of India's population lives on the _______ Plains
Northern
What do people in the Northern Plains eat?
Wheat is the main crop
What is the season in India from July to September?
Monsoon season - rainy season
What do Indians usually make with harvested wheat?
Chapati and roti
How many main languages does India have?
16 main languages and hundreds of other languages
In the south and east where it is warm and wetter, what is the main crop?
Rice
What can happen to India if the monsoon rains fail to arrive?
Famine and drought
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.
Name one random fact about India.
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Where do people in Indian villages get their water from?
Wells
What is a drought?
A very long period without rain where the soil will dry up and crops will die.
What is the main crop grown at on the Northern Plains, where it is cooler?
Wheat