Question

Mention the factors which have influenced the change in the methods of cultivation. -Geography

Answer 1

The farming activity is very much different from the old traditional way to the modern way of farming. There are very much changes in the methods of cultivation. The factors which have been very influential in the changes in the method of cultivation are:  • Physical environment  The physical environment is being changed every day in the world. There is a number of reasons for the change in the physical environment but we can quote one major change that is climatic change. The climate has been changed in most of the parts of the world and it is getting unfavourable for the world. Even the icy polar region started melting because of the heat. This contributes to the majorly towards the change in the method of cultivation.  • Technological factor  Another factor which influences the method of cultivation is technology. When there is a technological advancement in any sector then it will be adopted because of the increase in productivity and time. For example, the traditional way of ploughing the farming land was with bullocks but it has eventually changed towards the tractor which saves labour and time. Even for the increment in productivity the crops are being modified nowadays.  • Socio-cultural aspect  The method of practicing agriculture differs from different socio-cultural groups. It can be seen majorly in India where there are plenty of different socio-cultural groups. This method of difference will be according to the climatic features of the areas and crops which they are cultivating.