INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian economy gains due to good monsoon rains in the country resulting in a good yield of crops. On the other hand, weak Monsoon rains result in crop failure. Q. Agriculture in Kandi area is mostly dependent on monsoon rains.

Detailed explanation-2: -The monsoon accounts for around 70 per cent of the country’s annual rainfall and irrigates 60 per cent of its net sown area.

Detailed explanation-3: -Agriculture in India depends mainly on rain for water. The monsoon rains give the right climate for many crops to grow in India. Irrigation through other water sources is used sparsely.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rainfall occurring over India during summer monsoon season (the major rainy season generally starts in June and ends in September) significantly affects the agricultural production of the country by providing water for the two main crop grow-ing seasons, Kharif (summer) and Rabi (winter).

Detailed explanation-5: -No. Rainfall is one of the sources of water for agriculture. But in India, many places depend on the groundwater for agriculture. Due to overconsumption of groundwater, many places in India are facing a severe deficiency of water for agriculture.