Question

State a difference between wet farming and dry farming. Give an example of each.

Distinguish between the following and give distinguishing features:

Wet and Dry Farming.

What is the difference between wet and dry farming?

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Wet Farming	Dry Farming
1.	Wet farming is primarily dependent on rainfall.	Dry farming involves raising specific crops while maintaining moisture levels.
2.	Farming is practised in regions receiving more than 75 cm of annual rainfall. For e.g. Rice.	Farming is practised in regions with less than 75 cm of annual rainfall. For e.g. Millets.
3.	This kind of farming is common on the western slopes of the Western Ghats as well as in North and North Eastern India.	This is practised in arid regions of the nation like Gujarat, Southern Haryana, Eastern Rajasthan, and the rain-shadow region of the Western Ghats.
4.	This type of farming involves the cultivation of water-requiring crops like rice, jute, and maize.	Crops like millets, peas, and grams that can withstand dry conditions without irrigation are grown.

Answer 2

Sr. No.	Feature	Wet Farming	Dry Farming
1.	Rainfall	Practised in areas with high rainfall (above 100 cm)	Practised in areas with low rainfall (less than 75 cm)
2.	Crops Grown	Water-loving crops like rice, sugarcane, jute	Drought-resistant crops like millets, pulses, oilseeds
3.	Irrigation	Usually less dependent on artificial irrigation	Highly dependent on moisture conservation techniques
4.	Soil Moisture	Soil remains moist for longer periods	Soil moisture is limited, so farming techniques focus on conserving it
5.	Examples of Regions	Eastern India, coastal regions	Rajasthan, parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra