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Distinguish between the following

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VII. Distinguish between the following

 

1. Rabi and Kharif crop seasons.


Rabi crop season

The season is from October to March

Wheat, Gram, Rapeseeds, Mustard and Barley are cultivated in Northern states

Rice, Maize, Ragi, Jowar and Groundnut are cultivated in Southern States

Kharif crop season

The season is from June to September

Rice, Cotton, Bajra, Maize, Jowar and Tur are cultivated in Northern States

Rice, Ragi, Maize, Jower and Groundnut are cultivated in Southern States


2. Inundational canal and perennial canal.


Inundational Canals

In this type water is taken out directly from the river without making any kind of barrage or dam.

These canals are useful for the diversion of flood water from the river.

They are operational only during rainy season.

Perennial Canals

Perennial canals are developed from perennial rivers by constructing barrages or dans to regulate the flow of water

These canals are useful for irrigation.

Operational throughout the year.


3. Marine fishing and Inland fishing.


Marine Fishing

It includes coastal, off-shore and deep sea fishing, mainly on the continental, shelves.

Fishing is done is saline water.

In India Kerala leads in marine fishing

Inland Fishing

It includes fishing in rivers, canals, reservoirs, ponds, tanks etc.

Fishing is done in fresh water.

In India Andhra Pradesh leads in inland fishing


4. Alluvial soils and Black soils.


Alluvial soils

Alluvial soil is formed from sediments deposited by streams and rivers.

Alluvial soil is rich in potash, phosphoric acid, lime and carbon compounds.

It is poor in Nitrogen.

It is found in the northern river valleys and plains.

Crops like rice, wheat, sugarcane and oilseeds are grown.

Black soils

Black soil is derived from basalts of Deccan trap.

It is rich in potash, lime, aluminium and manganese

It is poor in Nitrogen, Phosphoric acid and humus.

It is found in Deccan plateau, Malwa plateau and Kathiawar peninsula.

Crops like cotton, millets, tobacco and sugarcane are grown.


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