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What precautions should be taken in sowing the seeds?

Following precautions should be taken while sowing the seeds in the soil:

(i) The seeds should be sown at right depth in the soil suitable for germination.

(ii) The seeds should be sown at proper spacing.

(iii) The seeds should not be sown in highly wet soil.

(iv) The seeds should not be sown in a dry soil.

What is meant by rabi crops ? Give two examples of rabi crops.

What is meant by 'sowing'? What are the various methods of sowing the seeds?

What are good quality seeds? You are given a sample of wheat seeds. How will you select good, healthy seeds for sowing ?

What is the process of 'transplantation' in agriculture? Give examples of two crops which are usually grown by this process.