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Project/Activity :E. Collect the pictures of some domesticated animals, paste them in yourscrapbook and write two lines on each how they are helpful to us.Ans. Do yourself.F. Make a list of states of India and find out their population accordingto the census 2001.Ans. Do yourself.12. Our Agriculture and IndustriesExerciseA. Fill in the blanks :1. Wheat is the second major crop of our country.2. Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy.3. Tea is called the queen of beverages.4. Thousands of people work in large scale industries.5. Raw materials are converted into finished goods by an industry.B. Write True or False :1. Rice is the staple food of India. True2. Cotton is a rich source of proteins. False3. Jute requires hot climate with plenty of water. True4. Cotton grows well in red soil. False5. Small scale industry is located in the owner's house. FalseC. Name the following :1. Two kharif crops Rice, Cotton2. Two rabi crops Wheat, Pulses3. Two food crops Wheat, Rice4. Two cash crops Tea, Sugar cane5. Two fibre crops Cotton, JuteD. Answer the following questions :1. Why is India called an agricultural country?Ans Agriculture is the main occupation and backbone of Indian economy.More than two third of our population is engaged in agriculture. So it iscalled agricultural country.2. What kind of climate does wheat crop require?Ans. Wheat crop requires cold and dry climate to be grown.3. What is a cottage industry?Ans. In cottage industries, a few people work with simple tools and smallmoney. They make different items in their own homes. As handicrafts,making shoes, toys, baskets, etc.4. Which are the three main types of industries?Ans. The three main types of industries are :1. Cottage industries 3. Large scale industries2. Small scale industries5. Name the major rice producing states of India.Ans. The major rice producing states of India are Andhra Pradesh, Asom,88Bookman India Enjoy with Social Life [1-5]