Chapter 14: Basva's Farm
बसवा का खेत (बेलवनिका गाँव, कर्नाटक, खूँटी, कूरिगे एवं इल्लिगे)
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- Location: Belvanika village in Karnataka state.
- Traditional Kannada Farming Implements: Khunti (an iron rod used to dig and loosen hard soil before sowing), Kurige (a bullock-drawn wooden implement used for sowing seeds in straight furrows), and Illige (a curved sharp sickle knife used to cut off dry onion leaves from the bulbs).
- Weeding (खरपतवार): Weeds grow automatically in crop fields without being planted; if weeds are not removed, they consume all fertilizer and water, stunting crop growth.
- Harvest Timing: If ripe onions are not harvested from the ground at the exact right time, they rot inside the soil and the entire farmer investment is lost.
- Trap: CBSE mixes up implement names. 'Khunti' = digs/loosens soil; 'Kurige' = sows seeds; 'Illige' = cuts off dried leaves.
- Trap: CBSE states Belvanika village is in Andhra Pradesh or Kerala. Correct: It is in **KARNATAKA**.
NCERT Core Facts: Onion Cultivation & Traditional Kannada Implements
Class 4 Chapter 14 "Basva's Farm" tracks the step-by-step agricultural process of growing onions in rural Karnataka.
1. Regional Traditional Kannada Implements
- Location: Basva lives in Belvanika village in Karnataka.
| Implement Name | Description & Visual Identification | Agricultural Function |
|---|---|---|
| Khunti (खूँटी) | Sturdy iron rod with pointed tip | Used to strike, break, and loosen hard soil before planting. |
| Kurige (कूरिगे) | Wooden plow-funnel tied to bullocks | Dropping seeds at regular intervals into freshly ploughed soil furrows. |
| Illige (इल्लिगे) | Curved sharp sickle blade fixed to wooden footrest | Used by family members sitting on the floor to slice off dried leaves from mature onion bulbs. |
2. Agricultural Sequence in Onion Cultivation
- 1.Loosening Soil: Using the Khunti to aerate compacted earth.
- 2.Sowing Seeds: Dropping onion seeds into furrows behind the bullock Kurige.
- 3.Weeding (*Nidai*): Uprooting unwanted wild plants that steal soil nutrients and water.
- 4.Harvesting: Pulling out swollen bulbs as soon as onion foliage turns yellow and dry.
Test Your Mastery: Basva's Farm
Authentic CBSE exam questions tested directly from this NCERT chapter.
In Karnataka, what is the iron rod used to loosen and dig the soil before sowing seeds called?
कर्नाटक में बीज बोने से पहले मिट्टी को खोदकर नरम करने के लिए प्रयुक्त लोहे की छड़ को क्या कहा जाता है?
What is the implement called 'Illige' used for in Basva's farm?
बसवा के खेत में 'इल्लिगे' नामक उपकरण का उपयोग किस कार्य के लिए किया जाता है?
Where is Belvanika village located in NCERT Class 4?
In Karnataka state.
What is an 'Illige' used for?
It is a curved sharp knife used to cut off dried leaves from onion bulbs.