Agriculture And Soil in India Geography

Q. There is rainfall more than 200 cm. In a sloppy mountainous tract of India. Which of the following crops can be farmed there?

A
Tobacco
B
Cotton
C
Jute
D
Tea

Correct Answer

Tea

More Questions on Agriculture And Soil in India

  • Q. India is the largest producer and exporter of ?
    A)Tea
    B)Cotton
    C)Copper
    D)Mica
    Answer: Cotton
  • Q. Science dealing with study of soil is called
    A)Ecology
    B)Pedology
    C)Pedagogy
    D)Pomology
    Answer: Pedology
  • Q. Which of the following spice is obtained from the roots?
    A)Turmeric
    B)Cloves
    C)Cinnamon
    D)None of these
    Answer: None of these
  • Q. Which of the following types of soils is found throughout India in all climatic zones?
    A)Laterite soils
    B)Saline and Alkaline soils
    C)Red soils
    D)Alluvial soils
    Answer: Saline and Alkaline soils
  • Q. The state which tops in production of mustard seed is?
    A)Uttar Pradesh
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Rajasthan
    D)Gujarat
    Answer: Rajasthan
  • Q. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of crop rotation with a view to increasing soil fertility?
    A)Barley, Pea, Wheat, Potato
    B)Wheat, Potato, Barley, Pea
    C)Potato, Wheat, Pea, Barley
    D)Pea, Barley, Wheat, Potato
    Answer: Barley, Pea, Wheat, Potato
  • Q. Following are the characteristics of an area in India: 1. Hot and humid climate 2. Annual rainfall 200 cm 3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres 4. Annual range of temperature 15° C to 30° C Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?
    A)Pepper
    B)Mustard
    C)Cotton
    D)Virginia tobacco
    Answer: Pepper
  • Q. How do the western disturbances affect the crops in north India?
    A)They are beneficial to the crops by causing winter rain
    B)They cause heavy damage to the standing crops
    C)They bring in locusts which destroy the crops
    D)They help in keeping the plants warm to some extent in winter
    Answer: They are beneficial to the crops by causing winter rain
  • Q. Which of the following is not Rabi Crop in India?
    A)Rape seed
    B)Wheat
    C)Jau
    D)Jute
    Answer: Jute
  • Q. “Operation Flood” is related to which
    A)Flood control
    B)Milk production
    C)Wheat production
    D)Water conservation
    Answer: Milk production
  • Q. Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field?
    A)Madhya Pradesh
    B)Andhra Pradesh
    C)Arunachal Pradesh
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
  • Q. Which of the following is/are not the characteristics of red soils? I. They are derived from weathering of old crystalline and metamorphic rocks II. They contain iron oxides III. They have high water retention capacity IV. They have high nitrogen content
    A)Only IV
    B)II and III
    C)Only III
    D)III and IV
    Answer: III and IV
  • Q. Kerala is famous for the cultivation of- 1. Coconut 2. Blackpepper 3. Rubber 4. Rice
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 2 and 4
    D)1 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. What is the name of the soil, rich in Calcium?
    A)Podzol
    B)Pedocal
    C)Pedalfer
    D)Laterite
    Answer: Pedocal
  • Q. Which of the following is not a food crop?
    A)Paddy
    B)Maize
    C)Bajra
    D)Cotton
    Answer: Cotton
  • Q. Which of the following component was not the part of agricultural policy of Green Revolution?
    A)New agricultural technology
    B)High density of crops
    C)Guaranteed maximum price
    D)Investment package
    Answer: Guaranteed maximum price
  • Q. Which is the chief characteristic of the soil of the Indo-Gangetic plain?
    A)It is formed of peninsular rocks
    B)It is derived from Himalayan rocks
    C)It is rich in humus
    D)It is derived from local rocks
    Answer: It is derived from Himalayan rocks
  • Q. The Laterite soil is found in
    A)Tropical areas
    B)High rainfall states
    C)In deserts
    D)Dry and humid tropical areas
    Answer: Dry and humid tropical areas
  • Q. Which Crop is cultivated in Zaid season?
    A)Maize
    B)Watermelon
    C)Soyabean
    D)Jute
    Answer: Watermelon
  • Q. What is the main advantage of transplantation method in rice cultivation?
    A)It helps in early harvesting
    B)This method ensures maximum utilization of land
    C)It is helpful in achieving an economical use of water and a higher yield of grain
    D)The draining of water from the field before harvesting is made easy
    Answer: It is helpful in achieving an economical use of water and a higher yield of grain

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