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u The animals which draw carts are called draught animals , such as bullock, camel,
horse etc.

Bullock cart Poultry farm Horse race
Many animals are kept for company and recreation, such as horse, dog, cat, parrot etc.
These animals are called pet animals .

Rabi crops : the crops grown in winter and reaped in spring.

Kharif crops : the crops grown in rainy season and reaped in winter.
staple diet : the main food eaten by the people of an area.
cash crop : a crop grown for sale in the market rather than consumption.
beverage crop : a crop used for making drinks, such as coffee, tea etc.
livestock : the animals used for food or transport.

Facts

• About 52 percent of working Indians are engaged in agriculture and livestock directly.
• Two main crop seasons observed in India are Rabi and Kharif.
• Important food crops are cereals, pulses, millets, beverages, fruits and vegetables.

• Important non-food crops are rubber, sugarcane, cotton, jute etc.
• Rice and wheat are staple diets for a large number of people in our country.
• Some crops can also be grouped as spices, plantation crops and horticulture crops.

• Cash crops are grown for sale in the market, and not for domestic consumption.
• Livestock is used for food, transportation and recreation.

XERCISE

A. Tick (3) the right option :
1. The two crop seasons in India are Rabi and ____________ .
(a) Kharif (b) Khari (c) Khaif

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