Karnataka State Board Social Science Geography Class 9 Chapter 5 Land Resources Of Karnataka Exercise Question and Answer.
Fill in the blanks:
(1) Utilizing land for different purposes is called :_land utilization_____________
(2) The largest net area sown is in gulbarga district
(3) Sorghum vulgare is the scientific name of jowar crop
(4) The Mandya district is the largest producer of sugarcane in Karnataka
(5) Tobacco contains an intoxicating substances called nicotine
Answer the following questions.
Q1. Name the different types of land utilization in Karnataka.
ANS: The different types of land utilization in Karnataka are
- Sown land
- Forest Land
- Land not available for cultivation
- Other cultivation lands
- Follow land
Q2.Write a note on the importance of agriculture in Karanataka.
ANS: Agriculture is the backbone of Karnataka state economy. It is the most ancient and important source occupation through which individuals of this state earn their livelihood. Agriculture not only supply food to people but also supply raw materials to industries, also helps in foreign exchange. Coffee, silk , spices, tobacco, are exported. It also plays a vital role in the political and social system even it uplift the tertiary occupations like transport banking, insurance.
Q3.What is meant by irrigation ? Name the main crops grown under irrigation.
Ans: By the term irrigation means growing crops by using water from wells, tanks, canals .
Paddy & Sugarcane are grown under irrigation
Q4. Mention the main characteristics of mixed farming.
ANS: Mixed farming is a popular one in Karnataka. Mixed farming means along with growing crops ,dairy farming, silkworm rearing, sheep rearing, fishery etc.
Q5.Mention the uses of Ragi.
Ans: Botanical name of ragi is Eleusine Coracana. It is used as fodder for cattle
Match the following
1. Coffee |
Beverage crop |
2. Cotton |
Fibres crop |
3. Sugarcane |
commercial crop |
4. Nippani |
tobacco |
5. Sheep rearing |
Mixed farming |