Agriculture: Class 10 Social Science (CBSE) important questions and practice
Agriculture is chapter 9 of 23 in CBSE Class 10 Social Science. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Types of farming: primitive subsistence, intensive subsistence, commercial
- Cropping pattern: rabi, kharif and zaid
- Major crops: rice, wheat, millets, pulses, sugarcane, tea, coffee, cotton, jute
- Technological and institutional reforms (Green Revolution, Kisan Credit Card)
- Contribution of agriculture to the national economy
What examiners usually ask
- Describe the geographical conditions required for the growth of rice
- Distinguish between rabi and kharif crops with examples
- Explain any three institutional reforms introduced by the government to benefit farmers
Exam tip
For each major crop learn temperature, rainfall, soil and two producing states, because the 'geographical conditions' question appears every year and the same states are asked on the map.
Agriculture on other boards and exams
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Agriculture for CBSE Class 10?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 10 Social Science papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Agriculture in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus?
Yes. Agriculture is part of the current CBSE Class 10 Social Science syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Agriculture MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.