Question

Give chief characteristics of wheat farming in India.

Answer 1

1. Season of Cultivation: Rabi crop - Sown in winter (October–December) and harvested in spring (March–April).
2. Climatic Requirements:

• • Requires cool temperatures (10°C–15°C) during growing season.
  • Needs bright sunshine and dry weather at the time of harvest.
  • Annual rainfall of about 50–75 cm is ideal.

1. Irrigation:

• • Grown in both irrigated and rain-fed areas.
  • Tube wells and canals are major sources of irrigation in states like Punjab and Haryana.

1. Major Producing States:

• • The main wheat-growing states are Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
  • Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer.

1. Use of Modern Techniques:

• • High-Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds, fertilizers, and modern machinery are used widely.
  • The Green Revolution played a key role in increasing wheat production.