Agriculture And Soil in India Geography

Q. Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils?

A
These are usually fine grained
B
These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture
C
These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash
D
These are by far the most fertile

Correct Answer

These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash

More Questions on Agriculture And Soil in India

  • Q. Science dealing with study of soil is called
    A)Ecology
    B)Pedology
    C)Pedagogy
    D)Pomology
    Answer: Pedology
  • Q. Which one of the following regions experiences three cropping season for rice in India (Rice Bowl of India) ?
    A)Coastal Kerala
    B)Krishna-Godavari delta
    C)Brahmaputra valley
    D)Littoral Tamil Nadu
    Answer: Brahmaputra valley
  • Q. Madhya Pradesh is the biggest producer of
    A)Pulses
    B)Cotton
    C)Oil seeds
    D)Maize
    Answer: Pulses
  • Q. Tropical moist deciduous vegetation is to be found in Sahyadris, north-east plateau of the Peninsula and in the Shiwaliks. Which of the following is not a tree species of this group?
    A)Sandalwood
    B)Teak
    C)Sal
    D)Deodar
    Answer: Deodar
  • Q. Zaid crops are
    A)Crops which are cropped to attract insecticides
    B)Green crops which are feed to animals for grazing
    C)Substitute crops which are cropped when regular crops fail to grow
    D)Crops which are cropped to attract such insects which are necessary to work as pesticides
    Answer: Substitute crops which are cropped when regular crops fail to grow
  • Q. Which amongst the following States does not cultivate wheat?
    A)West Bengal
    B)Karnataka
    C)Maharashtra
    D)Tamil Nadu
    Answer: Tamil Nadu
  • Q. The formation of laterite soil is mainly due to ________
    A)Leaching
    B)Weathering
    C)Erosion
    D)Deposition
    Answer: Leaching
  • Q. How would you increase the yield of maize crop?
    A)Develop disease-resistant varieties
    B)Evolve high yielding varieties of seeds to suit different agroclimatic regions
    C)Develop high yielding varieties
    D)Develop early and very early maturing varieties suitable for rainfall areas
    Answer: Evolve high yielding varieties of seeds to suit different agroclimatic regions
  • Q. Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils?
    A)These are usually fine grained
    B)These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture
    C)These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash
    D)These are by far the most fertile
    Answer: These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash
  • Q. “Blue Revolution” is related to
    A)Oil production
    B)Fish production
    C)Milk production
    D)Food production
    Answer: Fish production
  • Q. Which of the following are true with regard to coal in India? I. Coal is found in sedimentary rocks II. The best quality of coal is lignite III. The largest and oldest coalfied in india is known as the ruhr of india IV. The Damodar river valley is popularly known as the ‘Ruhr of India’
    A)I, II and IV
    B)I and IV
    C)I, II and III
    D)II, III and IV
    Answer: I, II and IV
  • Q. India is the largest producer and exporter of ?
    A)Tea
    B)Cotton
    C)Copper
    D)Mica
    Answer: Cotton
  • Q. During the period of ________ , the production of food crops specially wheat increased very sharply
    A)1965
    B)1954
    C)1964
    D)1966
    Answer: 1966
  • Q. Sucrose content in sugarcane decreases ________
    A)If there is high temperature during the time of ripening
    B)If frost occurs during the process of ripening
    C)If high rainfall occurs during the period of growth of the plant
    D)If there is fluctuation in temperature during the period of growth of the plant
    Answer: If high rainfall occurs during the period of growth of the plant
  • Q. Which of the following is not produced in the season of kharif?
    A)Jau and Mustard
    B)Millet and Rice
    C)Maize and Jowar
    D)Jowar and Rice
    Answer: Jau and Mustard
  • Q. Which one among the following is not a reason for practising tank irrigation in the Peninsular India?
    A)Most of the rivers of Peninsular India are perennial
    B)The undulating relief and hard rocks
    C)Little percolation of rain water due to impervious rock structure
    D)There are many streams which become torrential during rainy season
    Answer: Most of the rivers of Peninsular India are perennial
  • Q. The term “Green Revolution” is used to show higher production of
    A)Per hectare agricultural output
    B)Grasslands
    C)Tree plantation
    D)Gardening in urban centres
    Answer: Per hectare agricultural output
  • Q. What type of farming is practised in the densely populated regions of the world?
    A)Intensive farming
    B)Commercial farming
    C)Extensive farming
    D)Plantation farming
    Answer: Intensive farming
  • Q. Which of the following state is the largest wheat producing state in India?
    A)Madhya Pradesh
    B)Punjab
    C)Uttar Pradesh
    D)Haryana
    Answer: Uttar Pradesh
  • Q. Murrah is a breed of ________
    A)Sheep
    B)Pig
    C)Buffalo
    D)Goat
    Answer: Buffalo

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