Question

Differentiate between Dry land farming and Wet land farming.

Hint:

Dry land farming requires soil conservation and drought-resistant crops, while wet land farming focuses on irrigation, flood control, and water-intensive crops like rice.

Answer 1

Dry land farming and wet land farming are two distinct agricultural practices that depend on the availability of water, rainfall, and irrigation facilities.
Difference between Dry Land Farming and Wet Land Farming:
\[\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline Dry Land Farming & Wet Land Farming \\ \hline \text{1. Practiced in areas with less than 75 cm annual rainfall.} & \text{Practiced in areas with more than 100 cm annual rainfall.} \\ \hline \hline \text{2. Depends mainly on the moisture conserved in soil and occasional rainfall.} & \text{Depends on abundant rainfall or assured irrigation facilities.} \\ \hline \hline \text{3. Crops grown are hardy and drought-resistant such as millets (jowar, bajra, ragi), pulses, oilseeds, and cotton.} & \text{Crops grown are water-loving such as rice, sugarcane, jute, and some varieties of wheat.} \\ \hline \hline \text{4. Main objective is to conserve soil moisture and prevent crop failure.} & \text{Main objective is to make full use of abundant water supply for high yields.} \\ \hline \hline \text{5. Common in dry regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and parts of Karnataka.} & \text{Common in states like West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha.} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
\[ \boxed{\text{Thus, dry land farming is suited for drought-prone areas, while wet land farming is suitable for high rainfall and irrigated regions.}} \]