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Crop Production–II (Rabi Crops) – Chapter List
- Wheat Production
- Barley Production
- Chickpea Production
- Lentil Production
- Pea Production
- Rabi Pigeonpea (Redgram) Production
- Rajmash Production
- Rapeseed Production
- Mustard Production
- Sunflower Production
- Safflower Production
- Linseed Production
- Sugarcane Production
- Sugar Beet Production
- Mentha Production
- Lemongrass Production
- Citronella Production
- Berseem Production
- Lucerne Production
- Oat Production
- Potato Production
- Quinoa Production
- Tobacco Production
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Syllabus
Theory: Origin, geographical distribution, economic importance, soil and climatic requirements, varieties, cultural practices and yield of Rabi crops. Cereals- wheat and barley. Pulseschickpea, lentil, peas. Rabi redgram and, rajmash. Oilseed- rapeseed, mustard, sunflower, safflower; and linseed. Sugar crops-sugarcane and sugar beet. Medicinal and aromatic crops- mentha, lemon grass and citronella. Forage crops –barseem, lucerne and oat; potato, quinoa, tobacco..
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Crop Production–II (Rabi Crops)
1. What is Crop Production–II (Rabi Crops)?
Crop Production–II (Rabi Crops) deals with the origin, distribution, economic importance, soil and climatic requirements, varieties, cultural practices, plant protection, harvesting and yield of important rabi and associated crops.
2. What are Rabi crops?
Rabi crops are crops generally sown during the cooler months of the year and harvested in spring or early summer. Important examples include wheat, barley, chickpea, lentil, pea, rapeseed, mustard and linseed.
3. Which cereal crops are included in this syllabus?
The major cereal crops included are wheat and barley. Oat is also included mainly as an important rabi forage crop.
4. Which pulse crops are covered in Crop Production–II?
The important pulse crops covered are chickpea, lentil, pea, rabi pigeonpea (redgram) and rajmash.
5. Which oilseed crops are included in the syllabus?
The oilseed crops include rapeseed, mustard, sunflower, safflower and linseed.
6. Which sugar crops are included?
Sugarcane and sugar beet are included as important sugar-producing crops.
7. Which medicinal and aromatic crops are covered?
Mentha, lemongrass and citronella are included as important medicinal and aromatic crops.
8. Which forage crops are included?
Berseem, lucerne and oat are the major forage crops covered in the syllabus.
9. Which tuber and pseudo-cereal crops are included?
Potato is included as an important tuber crop, while quinoa is included as an important pseudo-cereal crop.
10. What is the botanical name of wheat?
The principal cultivated wheat is Triticum aestivum L., commonly known as bread wheat. Other cultivated wheats include durum and durum-related species.
11. What is the botanical name of chickpea?
The botanical name of chickpea is Cicer arietinum L. It is an important rabi pulse crop belonging to the family Fabaceae.
12. Why is mustard important as a rabi crop?
Mustard is an important rabi oilseed crop because its seeds contain valuable edible oil. It is also an important source of oilcake and contributes significantly to India's edible oil production.
13. Why is potato called a modified stem?
Potato is a modified underground stem called a tuber. Its eyes represent buds or nodes from which new shoots can develop.
14. What is the importance of sugarcane?
Sugarcane is a major commercial sugar crop. It provides sugar, jaggery, molasses, ethanol and bagasse and supports important agro-processing industries.
15. What is the main economic part of tobacco?
The leaves are the main economic part of tobacco. They are harvested and cured before being processed for different tobacco products.
16. What is curing in tobacco?
Curing is the controlled drying and biochemical transformation of harvested tobacco leaves. Important curing methods include flue curing, air curing, sun curing and fire curing.
17. What are the major advantages of legume crops in crop production?
Legume crops such as chickpea, lentil, pea, berseem and lucerne can fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic association with suitable rhizobia. They can therefore contribute to soil fertility and sustainable cropping systems.
18. Why are medicinal and aromatic crops important?
Medicinal and aromatic crops such as mentha, lemongrass and citronella provide essential oils and other valuable compounds used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, perfumes, flavours, soaps and related industries.
19. What are the important factors affecting the yield of rabi crops?
Yield depends on variety, sowing time, soil fertility, climate, seed or planting material quality, irrigation, nutrient management, weed control, pest and disease management, and timely harvesting.
20. How can students prepare effectively for Crop Production–II?
Students should study each crop under a common framework: origin, distribution, economic importance, soil, climate, varieties, sowing or planting time, seed rate, spacing, nutrient management, irrigation, weed management, major pests and diseases, harvesting and yield. Important numerical values and one-line facts should also be revised regularly for examinations.
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