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Jute processing Cattle rearing Fishing
Jute is called the golden fibre of India. It needs hot and humid climate

throughout the year. Jute is produced in Assam, West Bengal, Odisha
and Bihar.

Spices include chillies, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander,
cloves, ginger and nutmeg. The spices are mainly produced in Kerala

and Karnataka.

Cattle rearing is done in almost every part of India. The main cattle are

cows, buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs, camels and poultry. They are reared
for milk, hide, meat, bones and eggs. India has the largest number of
cattle in the world.

Fishes are an important source of food, especially in the coastal areas.
India has a long coastline.

The rapid increase of fish production in small ponds and water bodies
is called the Blue Revolution.

In India, there is a continuous progress in agriculture. This is due to
improved irrigation facilities, improved seeds, use of fertilisers, manure

and pesticides. This is called the Green Revolution.

• Critical thinking
Answer these questions.
1. Which is the most important occupation in India?

2. Name a Kharif crop grown in India.
3. What is the rank of India in the world in producing rice?
4. Name a plantation crop.

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