More Questions on Agriculture And Soil in India
- Q. During the period of ________ , the production of food crops specially wheat increased very sharply
A)1965
B)1954
C)1964
D)1966
Answer: 1966
- Q. What is the name of the soil, rich in Calcium?
A)Podzol
B)Pedocal
C)Pedalfer
D)Laterite
Answer: Pedocal
- Q. Tropical moist deciduous vegetation is to be found in Sahyadris, north-east plateau of the Peninsula and in the Shiwaliks. Which of the following is not a tree species of this group?
A)Sandalwood
B)Teak
C)Sal
D)Deodar
Answer: Deodar
- 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 amongst the following States does not cultivate wheat?
A)West Bengal
B)Karnataka
C)Maharashtra
D)Tamil Nadu
Answer: Tamil Nadu
- Q. The type of crop which is able to fix nitrogen from air is known as
A)Tuber
B)Legume
C)Rice
D)Potato
Answer: Legume
- 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. The plantation in a huge manner to prevent soil erosion is called
A)Strip Farming
B)Shelter Belts
C)Contour Farming
D)Forestation
Answer: Shelter Belts
- 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 is not a tropical type of soil?
A)Black soil
B)Red soil
C)Desert soil
D)Brown soil
Answer: Brown soil
- 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. Green Revolution is related to which Crop
A)Pulses
B)Rice
C)Wheat
D)Sugercane
Answer: Wheat
- Q. Dry farming in India is extensively practised in
A)Coromandal Plains
B)Kanara Plains
C)Deccan Plateau
D)Ganga Plains
Answer: Deccan Plateau
- 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. 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. Which of the following is NOT a plantation crop?
A)Oil Palm
B)Coconut
C)Potato
D)Cashew
Answer: Potato
- 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. Science dealing with study of soil is called
A)Ecology
B)Pedology
C)Pedagogy
D)Pomology
Answer: Pedology
- Q. IR-20 and RATNA are two main variety of
A)Jwar
B)Wheat
C)Millet
D)Rice
Answer: Rice
- Q. The three major cereals in India under high yielding varieties in declining order are ________
A)Paddy, wheat and coarse cereals
B)Wheat, paddy and coarse cereals
C)Barley, wheat and coarse cereals
D)Coarse cereals, paddy and wheat
Answer: Paddy, wheat and coarse cereals
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