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What is the working capital required by the farmer using modern farming methods?

HYV seeds, chemical fertilizers, diesel, insecticides and pesticides are required working capital by the farmer using modern farming methods.


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1

What is the difference between multiple cropping and modern farming methods?

 2

The following table shows the production of wheat and pulses in India after the Green Revolution in units of million tones. Plot this on a graph. Was the Green Revolution equally successful for both the crops? Discuss.

Production of pulses and wheat














Year



Production of Pulses



Production of Wheat



1965-66


1970-71


1980-81


1990-91


2000-01


2010-11


2012-13


2013-14


2014-15



10


11


12


14


11


18


18


19


17



10


24


36


55


70


87


94


96


89


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Modern farming methods require the farmer to start with more cash than before. Why?

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In the picture 1.5 given below, can you shade the land cultivated by the small farmers?