Crop production is a branch of agriculture that deals with growing crops for use as food and fiber. Principle of crop production of food in a manner that ensures the long-term productivity of the land, by protecting the health of soil, water, air and biodiversity. This can apply locally (in avoiding runoff to a nearby water-body), or globally.

(a) Complete the flow chart by listing the different agricultural practices followed by farmers, in the order in which they are implemented during crop production.
(b) What factors control crop production?
(c) What are the two types of crops that are grown in different seasons?
(d) Which crop is known as thirsty crop?

Explanation

(a) Preparation of soil - Selection and sowing of seeds - Addition of manure and fertilizers - Irrigation -Protection from weeds, pests and diseases - Harvesting, threshing and winnowing - Storage.
(b) The four most important factors that influence crop yield are soil fertility, availability of water, climate, and diseases or pests.
(c) Two major types of crops grow in India are Kharif and Rabi.
(d) Paddy and Sugarcane.