More Questions on Agriculture And Soil in India
- Q. The red colour of red soil is due to
A)Iron
B)Nitrogen
C)Humus
D)Copper
Answer: Iron
- 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 state of India is known as “Sugar Bowl”?
A)Andhra Pradesh
B)Uttar Pradesh
C)Punjab
D)Bihar
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
- 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. Which of the following soils is very hard to cultivate?
A)Red
B)Alluvial
C)Black
D)Sandy
Answer: Sandy
- Q. The approximate representation of land use classification in India is
A)Net area sown 43%; forests 29%; other areas 28%
B)Net area sown 25%; forests 33%; other areas 42%
C)Net area sown 58%; forests 17%; other areas 25%
D)Net area sown 47%; forests 23%; other areas 30%
Answer: Net area sown 47%; forests 23%; other areas 30%
- Q. Which of the following is NOT a plantation crop?
A)Oil Palm
B)Coconut
C)Potato
D)Cashew
Answer: Potato
- Q. Grai Soil, like the Ash of Pine Forest, is also knows as
A)Podzol
B)Red and peat soil
C)Tundra soil
D)Gray soil
Answer: Podzol
- Q. A few showers of rain during the months of December and January are beneficial to the rabi crops because they
A)Cause fall in temperature
B)Make the plant strong
C)Protect the crops from frost
D)Provide moisture for the germination of seeds
Answer: Protect the crops from frost
- 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. “Blue Revolution” is related to
A)Oil production
B)Fish production
C)Milk production
D)Food production
Answer: Fish production
- Q. In an area with more than 200 cm annual rainfall and slopy hills, which of the following crops can be cultivated best?
A)Tobacco
B)Tea
C)Jute
D)Cotton
Answer: Tea
- Q. Which of the following are true in respect of alluvial soil ? I. Generally confined to river basins II. It has been deposited by rivers III. It is rich in phosphorus and poor in potash IV. It is the most fertile soil
A)I, II and IV
B)I and II
C)III and IV
D)I, II and III
Answer: I, II and IV
- Q. Which of the following is called “brown paper”?
A)Rubber
B)Jute
C)Cotton
D)Tea
Answer: Jute
- Q. The Plantation agriculture produces?
A)Cash Crops
B)Only Food Crops
C)Plantation Crops
D)Four Crops
Answer: Plantation Crops
- 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. HYV is also known ________ in India.
A)Traditional revolution
B)White revolution
C)Blue revolution
D)New agricultural policy
Answer: New agricultural policy
- Q. In the agricultural resources, cereals comprise
A)Tea, coffee, cocoa
B)Rubber, oil seeds, groundnut
C)Cotton, Jute, hemp
D)Rice, wheat, millets
Answer: Rice, wheat, millets
- 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. Growing agricultural crops between rows of planted trees is known as
A)Taungya system
B)Social forestry
C)Jhum
D)Agro forestry
Answer: Taungya system
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