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310 Arrow-Puffin-3_Semester-1 SocialThe Food We EatCrops in IndiaIndia is a diverse country with a variety of landforms like hills, mountains, plains, plateaus and deserts. The climate varies from place to place. It may be hot, cold or wet. The type of soil also varies from one region to another. The type of crops that grow in a region depends on the climate and the soil there.Farmers grow crops, pulses, fruits and vegetables according to the climate of a region and the soil available.The different kinds of foodgrains grown in India are rice, wheat, maize, jowar and bajra.6rice wheat jowar maizeUnderstand the diversity of Indian geography Learn about the types of crops grown in different regionsUnderstand the different food habits ofpeople across India Understand the role of transport in transportation of food items Learn about the importance of spices in Indian cuisineLearning OutcomesCan you name the different types of food you eat at home?Warm UpWhy do different regions in India grow different types of crops?Checkpoint