kar board 9 social science 13 chapter

GEOGRAPHY CHAPTER – 13: LAND RESOURCES OF KARNATAKA

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

1. Utilising land for different purposes is called land utilization

Answer :- Land utilization refers to the systematic use of land for various purposes like farming, forestry, and housing.

2. Kalburgi district has the largest net area sown.

Answer :- Among all districts in Karnataka, Kalaburagi (Kalburgi) has the highest net area under cultivation.

3. The Belagavi district is the largest producer of sugarcane in Karnataka.

Answer :- Belagavi leads the state in the production of sugarcane.

4. Tobacco contains an intoxicating substance called nicotine

Answer :- Nicotine is the primary intoxicating chemical found in tobacco leaves.

II. Answer the following questions in brief.

5. Name the different types of land utilization in Karnataka.

Answer :-

• Net area sown
• Forest area
• Land not available for cultivation (buildings, roads, etc.)
• Other uncultivated land (permanent pastures and trees)
• Fallow land (land left uncultivated to regain fertility)

6. Write a note on the importance of agriculture in Karnataka.

Answer :-

• Livelihood: Agriculture is an ancient occupation and the main source of income for a majority of the population.
• Economic Backbone: It is the foundation of the state's economy and its overall progress.
• Employment & Food: It provides jobs to millions and ensures food security for the people.
• Industrial Support: It supplies essential raw materials to industries like textiles and sugar.
• Foreign Exchange: Exporting products like coffee, silk, spices, and tobacco helps earn valuable foreign revenue.
• Service Sector Growth: It promotes the growth of banking, transport, and insurance sectors.
• Social & Political Impact: Agriculture deeply influences the social traditions and political landscape of the state.

7. What is meant by ‘irrigation’? Name the main crops grown under irrigation.

Answer :-

• Irrigation is the process of supplying water to crops through artificial means like canals, tanks, or wells instead of depending solely on rain.
• Main Crops: Paddy and Sugarcane are the primary crops grown using irrigation in Karnataka.

8. Explain the main characteristics of ‘mixed farming’?

Answer :-

• Mixed farming involves the cultivation of crops along with other allied activities on the same farm.
• It includes dairy farming, poultry, sheep rearing, silkworm rearing (sericulture), bee-keeping, and fishery.
• This system provides extra income and security to the farmers.

9. Write a note on Maize.

Answer :-

• Maize is globally known as the “Queen of Grains”.
• It is a significant food crop in South Karnataka.
• It is used extensively as a food source for humans and as high-quality fodder for livestock.

III. Match the following.

Answer :-

Column A (Crop)	Column B (Leading District)
i. Coffee	f. Kodagu
ii. Cotton	e. Haveri
iii. Paddy	d. Raichur
iv. Ragi	b. Tumakur
v. Jowar	a. Vijayapura