Agriculture And Soil in India Geography

Q. Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term transhumance ?

A
Practice of growing crops on higher hill slopes in summer and foothills in winter
B
Economy that solely depends upon animals
C
Farming in which' only one crop is cultivated by clearing hill slopes
D
Seasonal migration of people with their animals up and down the mountains

Correct Answer

Seasonal migration of people with their animals up and down the mountains

More Questions on Agriculture And Soil in India

  • Q. Crop rotation refers to ________
    A)Growing same crop in alternate years
    B)Method of farming without irrigation in an area of limited rainfall
    C)Farming done on the same land by different people turn-wise
    D)Growing different crops in succession
    Answer: Growing different crops in succession
  • Q. The area of food crops in total area of cropping in India is
    A)50% - 60%
    B)More than 70%
    C)60% - 70%
    D)Less than 50%
    Answer: 60% - 70%
  • Q. Some people in Manipur live in houses bunt on floating islands of weeds and decaying vegetation held together by suspended slit. These islands are called
    A)Phoomdis
    B)Tipis
    C)Barkhans
    D)Izba
    Answer: Phoomdis
  • Q. “Blue Revolution” is related to
    A)Oil production
    B)Fish production
    C)Milk production
    D)Food production
    Answer: Fish production
  • Q. Black soils are ideal for cultivation of cotton as
    A)They are made of lava
    B)Their colour is black
    C)They can retain moisture
    D)They are found on plateau regions
    Answer: They can retain moisture
  • Q. The salinity of soil is measured by
    A)Psychrometer
    B)Electrical Conductivity Meter
    C)Hygrometer
    D)Scaler
    Answer: Electrical Conductivity Meter
  • Q. Gujarat is noted for the cultivation of
    A)Saffron
    B)Cotton
    C)Sugarcane
    D)Jute
    Answer: Cotton
  • Q. Which one of the following soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron?
    A)Podzolic
    B)Desert sand
    C)Alluvial
    D)Lateritic
    Answer: Lateritic
  • 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. Which of the following is the major silk producing state in India?
    A)Assam
    B)Karnataka
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Bihar
    Answer: Karnataka
  • Q. Which of the following is not primarily a rabi crop in India?
    A)Jute
    B)Wheat
    C)Gram
    D)Linseed
    Answer: Jute
  • Q. The composition of laterite soil in higher areas is
    A)Acidic
    B)Alkaline
    C)Saline
    D)Balanced
    Answer: Acidic
  • Q. Which of the following states has very little alluvial soil?
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)Bihar
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Punjab
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. Mixed farming means ________
    A)Producing crops
    B)Growing two crops at the same time
    C)Growing different crops in succession
    D)Using mixture of manures and fertilizer
    Answer: Growing two crops at the same time
  • Q. Which of the following is not Rabi Crop in India?
    A)Rape seed
    B)Wheat
    C)Jau
    D)Jute
    Answer: Jute
  • Q. A fertile soil, suitable growing common crops, is like to have a pH value of
    A)Six to seven
    B)Three
    C)Four
    D)Nine to ten
    Answer: Nine to ten
  • Q. Which of the following are not kharif crops?
    A)Sugarcane and Groundnut
    B)Bajara and Maize
    C)Rice and Jowar
    D)Barley and Mustard
    Answer: Barley and Mustard
  • Q. Which type of soil retains maximum water?
    A)Loamy soil
    B)Sandy soil
    C)Clayey soil
    D)Rocky soil
    Answer: Clayey soil
  • Q. Golden Fibre refers to
    A)Jute
    B)Hemp
    C)Cotton
    D)Nylon
    Answer: Jute
  • Q. In which of the area of India, Non-Irrigated Farming is performed?
    A)Coromandal Field
    B)Kanera Field
    C)Deccan Plateau
    D)Ganges Field
    Answer: Deccan Plateau

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