Notes on Improvement in Food Resources by Nagraj Sir
Notes on Improvement in Food Resources by Nagraj Sir Introduction All living organisms essentially require the food to stay alive. Food provides energy to perform various life activities and is required for growth, development and body repair. Sources of Food : 1. Food from agriculture: Cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits, nuts, oilseeds, condiments and spices 2. Food from animal husbandry: Dairly products like milk, curd, butter; meat, egg, fish and other sea products. Kharif crops : The crops grown in rainy season are called as Kharif crops (Paddy, Soya bean, pigeon pea and maize). They are grown from June to October. Rabi crops : The crops grown in winter season are called Rabi crops (Wheat, gram, peas, and mustard). They are grown November to April. Food Revolutions in India With the increase in population, there needed a sufficient increase in food production, so as to meet the food related demands of growing population. This led to the rise...