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Read the following extracts carefully. write the answers to the questions given below them.Much of the Indian agriculture depends on seasonal rainfall and is therefore very sensitive to any failure or irregularity of the samea. In what context does the writer say these words?b. What does “same” refer to?c. Why is Indian agriculture “very sensitive”? |
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Answer» a. The writer talks about soil erosion and the importance of conservation of water. Conservation of water would help agriculture at times of irregular or inadequate rainfall. The techniques of conservation of water would prevent soil erosion which is of great importance to agriculture. b. “Same” refers to rainfall in India. c. Since Indian agriculture depends on seasonal rainfall and does not have many other sources of water, it is “very sensitive” – easily affected by inadequate or irregular rainfall. |
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