Chapter- 8      This is How We Farm   


1. Why is farming important in our country?

Answer:
Farming is very important in our country because it provides us with food like wheat, rice, vegetables, and fruits. Farmers grow crops in different seasons, which helps meet the needs of people. It also gives employment to many people and supports the economy of the country.

2. What crops are commonly grown in villages?

Answer:
In villages, farmers usually grow crops like wheat, rice, maize, pulses, and vegetables. The crops depend on the season, soil, and availability of water. Some crops grow in winter, while others grow in the rainy season.

3. What are the basic steps of farming?

Answer:
The basic steps of farming include ploughing the soil, sowing seeds, watering the plants, adding manure, protecting crops, and finally harvesting. These steps help farmers grow healthy crops.

4. Who is Rekha and where does she live?

Answer:
Rekha is a hardworking farmer who lives in Churu. She owns a large piece of land and grows crops on it. She works very hard to take care of her farm.

5. What type of land does Rekha have?

Answer:
Rekha has sandy soil on her land. Sandy soil does not hold water well, so it becomes difficult for crops to grow properly without enough rainfall.

6. Why does Rekha depend on rain?

Answer:
Rekha depends on rain because there is no nearby water source like a borewell or canal. She has to wait for rainfall to water her crops.

7. What crops did Rekha plant on her farm?

Answer:
Rekha planted crops like millets, gwar, moth, and moong. These crops are suitable for dry areas and can grow with less water.

8. What problem did Rekha face during farming?

Answer:
Rekha faced the problem of late rainfall. Because the rain did not come on time, her crops grew slowly and she became worried. 

9. How did Rekha feel when there was no rain?

Answer:
Rekha felt worried and anxious. She kept looking at the sky, hoping for rain so that her crops could grow properly.

10. What does Rekha hope for?

Answer:
Rekha hopes that rain will come soon so that her crops can grow well and she can get a good harvest.

11. Who is Hari Singh?

Answer:
Hari Singh is another farmer who lives in Alwar. He owns fertile land and uses modern methods for farming.

12. What type of land does Hari Singh have?

Answer:
Hari Singh has fertile land, which is very good for growing crops because it has enough nutrients and can produce healthy plants.

13. What is a borewell?

Answer:
A borewell is a deep and narrow well dug into the ground to get underground water. Farmers use it to water their crops.

14. How does Hari Singh water his crops?

Answer:
Hari Singh uses a borewell to water his crops. This ensures that his crops get water regularly, even if it does not rain.

15. Why is Hari Singh not worried about rain?

Answer:
Hari Singh is not worried about rain because he has a borewell that provides water anytime he needs it.

16. What crops did Hari Singh grow in June?

Answer:
In June, Hari Singh planted crops like maize, millets, and soyabean.

17. When did Hari Singh sell his crops?

Answer:
Hari Singh sold his crops by September and earned good money from them.

18. What crops did Hari Singh plant in October?

Answer:
In October, he planted crops like wheat, mustard, and fenugreek.

19. When does Hari Singh plan to sell his second crop?

Answer:
He plans to sell his second crop in March.

20. Why is Hari Singh’s land always green?

Answer:
His land is always green because he waters it regularly using a borewell. His crops do not depend on rain.

21. How many acres of land does Rekha have?

Answer:
Rekha has 18 acres of land, which is quite large.

22. How much land does Hari Singh have?

Answer:
Hari Singh has only 6 acres of land, but it is very fertile.

23. What is the advantage of Rekha’s farm?

Answer:
The advantage of Rekha’s farm is that she has a large area of land where she can grow crops.

24. What is the disadvantage of Rekha’s farm?

Answer:
The disadvantage is that her land has sandy soil and no water source, so she depends on rain.

25. What is the advantage of Hari Singh’s farm?

Answer:
Hari Singh’s farm has fertile soil and a borewell, which helps him grow crops easily.

26. What is the disadvantage of Hari Singh’s farm?

Answer:
The only disadvantage is that he has less land compared to Rekha.

27. How do farmers prepare the soil?

Answer:
Farmers prepare the soil by ploughing it. This makes the soil loose and ready for sowing seeds.

28. Why is watering important for crops?

Answer:
Watering is important because plants need water to grow. Without water, crops will dry up and die.

29. What is harvesting?

Answer:
Harvesting is the process of cutting and collecting crops when they are fully grown and ready.

30. Where do farmers sell their crops?

Answer:
Farmers usually sell their crops in nearby markets to earn money.

31. What role does rain play in farming?

Answer:
Rain provides water to crops. It is very important, especially for farmers who do not have other water sources.

32. Why do farmers add manure to crops?

Answer:
Farmers add manure to make the soil fertile and help plants grow strong and healthy.

33. What is the difference between sandy and fertile soil?

Answer:
Sandy soil cannot hold water well, while fertile soil is rich in nutrients and good for farming.

34. How do modern tools help farmers?

Answer:
Modern tools like tractors and borewells help farmers do work faster and grow better crops.

35. What lesson do we learn from Rekha’s story?

Answer:
We learn that farming can be difficult and depends on nature. Farmers need patience and hard work.

36. What lesson do we learn from Hari Singh’s story?

Answer:
We learn that using modern methods can make farming easier and more successful.

37. Why should we respect farmers?

Answer:
We should respect farmers because they work hard to grow food for us.

38. How can farmers overcome water problems?

Answer:
Farmers can use borewells, canals, or store rainwater to solve water problems.

39. What are the main differences between Rekha and Hari Singh?

Answer:
Rekha depends on rain and has sandy soil, while Hari Singh has fertile land and uses a borewell for water.

40. Write a summary of the chapter.

Answer:
This chapter tells us about two farmers, Rekha and Hari Singh. Rekha depends on rain and faces difficulties due to sandy soil. Hari Singh uses a borewell and has fertile land, so his crops grow well. The chapter teaches us about farming methods, challenges, and the importance of water in agriculture.