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In reference to some salient features of agriculture in Rajasthan, which of the following is correct? (1) Dominance of food-grain crops (2) Monsoon neutral agriculture (3) High dependence on Dry-farming (4) Existence of Shifting-agriculture Select the correct answer, using the codes given below-

In reference to some salient features of agriculture in Rajasthan, which of the following is correct? (1) Dominance of food-grain crops (2) Monsoon neutral agriculture (3) High dependence on Dry-farming (4) Existence of Shifting-agriculture Select the correct answer, using the codes given below- Correct Answer 1, 3 and 4 only

The correct answer is 1, 3, and 4 only

Key Points

  • Rajasthan is a dominant food grain crops state.
  • It is considered a dry state of India. Thus it is highly dependent on the monsoon.  Hence option 2 is incorrect
  • Shifting agriculture is practiced mainly in the North-Eastern states of India.
  • Walara is a type of shifting cultivation that is practiced in Rajasthan.
    • Districts of Banswara, Udaipur, and Dungarpur practice this type of agriculture.

Additional Information

  •  A significant proportion of the economy of Rajasthan is agrarian.
  • The Agriculture sector accounts for nearly 22.5 %.
  • The North-West Rajasthan is irrigated by Indira Gandhi Canal.
  • Although Rajasthan is a big state, due to infertile land in the major portion, agriculture becomes difficult here.

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