Agriculture And Soil in India Geography

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

Correct Answer

Deccan Plateau

More Questions on Agriculture And Soil in India

  • Q. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?
    A)It raises the water table
    B)It greatly increases the crop production
    C)It makes some soils impermeable
    D)It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
    Answer: It makes some soils impermeable
  • 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. The soils of the plains have not been derived
    A)Only from the rocks existing locally
    B)From the Himalayan rocks
    C)From the Peninsular rocks
    D)From material brought by the rivers
    Answer: Only from the rocks existing locally
  • Q. The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
    A)Paddy and Jute
    B)Paddy and Cottort
    C)Wheat and Jute
    D)Wheat and Cotton
    Answer: Paddy and Jute
  • Q. Which of the statements given are correct about the soils of India : 1. High temperature during most of the year retards formation of humus 2. Soils which have humus require regular application of chemical fertilizers to remove nitrogen deficiency 3. Titanium salts in basalt impart black, colour to the soils of the Indian plateau 4. Red soils are confined to the peripheral areas of the Indian plateau
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)1, 3 and 4
    D)2 and 4
    Answer: 1, 3 and 4
  • Q. Murrah is a breed of ________
    A)Sheep
    B)Pig
    C)Buffalo
    D)Goat
    Answer: Buffalo
  • 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. Golden Fibre refers to
    A)Jute
    B)Hemp
    C)Cotton
    D)Nylon
    Answer: Jute
  • Q. The principal cause of soil damage in Punjab and Haryana is
    A)Excessive cultivation
    B)Deforestation
    C)Soil erosion
    D)Salinity and water logging
    Answer: Salinity and water logging
  • Q. Where will you expect to find bamboo growing
    A)At a very low height from sea level
    B)At a great height from sea level
    C)At a medium height from sea level
    D)There is no such condition; it can grow anywhere
    Answer: At a very low height from sea level
  • Q. The soils which have supported agriculture for centuries without much manuring or fallowing are
    A)Black and alluvial soils
    B)Alluvial and late rite soils
    C)Red and laterite soils
    D)Laterite and black soils
    Answer: Black and alluvial soils
  • Q. Which is the best suited soil for the cultivation of rice?
    A)Alluvial soil
    B)Laterite soil
    C)Red soil
    D)Black soil
    Answer: Alluvial soil
  • Q. Soil of Western Rajasthan have a high content of
    A)Nitrogen
    B)Aluminium
    C)Calcium
    D)Phosphorus
    Answer: Calcium
  • Q. Which of the following types of soils have a marked capacity to retain water?
    A)Red soil
    B)Desert soil
    C)Laterite soil
    D)Regur soil
    Answer: Regur soil
  • Q. Which of the following pairs of states and their important crops are correctly matched? 1. Kerala-Tapioca 2. Maharashtra-Cotton 3. West Bengal-Jute 4. Gujarat-Groundnut
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1, 2 and 4
    D)2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. The soil which is a mixture of sand, clay and silt is known as ________
    A)Clayey soil
    B)Loamy soil
    C)Sandy soil
    D)Desert soil
    Answer: Loamy soil
  • Q. Soil can best be conserved on the hills by which of the cultivating methods?
    A)Contour ploughing
    B)Strip cropping
    C)Crop rotation
    D)Terracing
    Answer: Contour ploughing
  • 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
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. India is the original home of the cotton plant. 2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production. Which of these statements is/are correct ?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Which of the following is/are methods of checking soil erosion? 1. Strip cropping 2. Contour ploughing 3. Use of irrigation and fertilisers 4. Terrace farming
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1 and 2
    C)3 and 4
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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