Agriculture And Soil in India Geography

Q. Red soil is normally found in India in which regions?

A
Eastern & southern part of the Deccan Plateau
B
Eastern region only
C
Southern region only
D
None of these

Correct Answer

Eastern & southern part of the Deccan Plateau

More Questions on Agriculture And Soil in India

  • Q. Madhya Pradesh is the biggest producer of
    A)Pulses
    B)Cotton
    C)Oil seeds
    D)Maize
    Answer: Pulses
  • Q. BT seed is related to
    A)Cotton
    B)Rice
    C)Wheat
    D)Oilseed
    Answer: Cotton
  • Q. Peaty soil is found in ________
    A)Assam
    B)Kerala
    C)Kashmir
    D)Gujarat
    Answer: Kerala
  • 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 Indian States is the largest producer of natural rubber?
    A)Kerala
    B)Tamil Nadu
    C)Assam
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: Kerala
  • Q. Rotation of crops mean
    A)Two or more crops are grown simultaneously to increase productivity
    B)Growing of different crops in succession to maintain soil fertility
    C)Some crops are grown again and again
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Growing of different crops in succession to maintain soil fertility
  • Q. Where is India’s most prized tea grown?
    A)Nilgiris
    B)Jorhat
    C)Darjeeling
    D)Munnar
    Answer: Darjeeling
  • 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 states has the largest concentration of tea plantation in India?
    A)Meghalaya
    B)Assam
    C)Bihar
    D)Arunachal Pradesh
    Answer: Assam
  • 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. The remedy for soil erosion region is- 1. Bordering the region 2. Crop regulation 3. Deforestation 4. Allowing animals for grazing
    A)4, 3
    B)1, 2
    C)1, 4
    D)4, 2
    Answer: 1, 2
  • Q. Which of the following soils is very hard to cultivate?
    A)Red
    B)Alluvial
    C)Black
    D)Sandy
    Answer: Sandy
  • 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. Which of the following crop grown in alluvial soil requires huge amount of water?
    A)Rice
    B)Tea
    C)Wheat
    D)Peanut
    Answer: Rice
  • Q. The odd product out of the following is
    A)Caster seed
    B)Sesame
    C)Groundnut
    D)Mustard
    Answer: Caster seed
  • Q. Which state is a jute abundant state?
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)West Bengal
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Orissa
    Answer: West Bengal
  • Q. Edible crops include
    A)Foodgrains, Pulses, Oilseeds
    B)Cotton, Tobacco, Sugarcane
    C)Linseed, Castor, Turmeric
    D)Jute, Cotton, Chilli
    Answer: Foodgrains, Pulses, Oilseeds
  • Q. Which of the following is not Rabi Crop in India?
    A)Rape seed
    B)Wheat
    C)Jau
    D)Jute
    Answer: Jute
  • Q. Which one of the following groups of crops is grown in India during the Rabi season?
    A)Barley, maize, rice
    B)Wheat, barley, gram
    C)Rice, maize, wheat
    D)Millet, gram, rice
    Answer: Wheat, barley, gram
  • Q. Black soil derived from volcanic rocks with humus is suitable for growing
    A)Cotton
    B)Rice
    C)Wheat
    D)Grapes
    Answer: Cotton

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