Question

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1. fill in the blanks.

(a) the in india are suitable for agriculture.
(b) jute is known as the golden fibre because of its colour.
(c) rice is the staple diet in many parts of.
(d) crops are classified into crops and crops.
(e) after threshing, are removed from grains.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall agricultural geography in India

The northern plains in India have fertile soil, flat land and sufficient water supply which are suitable for agriculture.

Step2: Know about jute

Jute has a golden - yellow colour which makes it known as the ‘golden fibre’.

Step3: Consider rice - eating regions

Rice is the staple diet in many parts of Asia (especially South - East Asia, South Asia etc.) as it is widely cultivated there.

Step4: Classify crops

Crops are classified into Kharif crops (grown in the monsoon season) and Rabi crops (grown in the winter season).

Step5: Understand threshing

After threshing, chaff (the dry, scaly protective casings of cereal grain) are removed from grains.

Answer:

(a) northern plains
(b) golden - yellow
(c) Asia
(d) Kharif; Rabi
(e) chaff