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Agricultural Practices in India

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Agricultural practices in India form a core segment of geography and economics syllabi. This hub covers crop distribution, farming techniques, and land measurement terms. These concepts regularly appear in SSC, state PSC, and civil services examinations.

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Agricultural Practices in India Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major farming practice used in tropical regions?

  1. Slash-and-burn agriculture

  2. Intensive agriculture

  3. Subsistence agriculture

  4. Commercial agriculture
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Slash-and-burn agriculture is a major farming practice used in tropical regions. It involves clearing a forest area, burning the vegetation, and planting crops in the ashes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major opportunity for agriculture in tropical regions?

  1. Abundant land

  2. Favorable climate

  3. Growing demand for food

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above opportunities exist for agriculture in tropical regions. Abundant land is available for cultivation, the climate is favorable for crop growth, and there is a growing demand for food from these regions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following crops is extensively cultivated in the temperate climate zone of India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Tea

  4. Cotton
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Wheat is a major crop cultivated in the temperate climate zone of India, particularly in the northern states.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional form of agriculture practiced by some tribes in Central India?

  1. Jhum cultivation

  2. Terrace farming

  3. Contour farming

  4. Drip irrigation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jhum cultivation, also known as shifting cultivation, is a traditional agricultural practice involving clearing forest areas for temporary farming.

Multiple choice

What is the main crop cultivated in the Eastern Zone?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Sugarcane

  4. Cotton
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is the main crop cultivated in the Eastern Zone due to the region's humid climate and abundant water resources.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major agricultural practice in the Eastern Zone?

  1. Jhum cultivation

  2. Terrace farming

  3. Contour farming

  4. Shifting cultivation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Terrace farming is a major agricultural practice in the Eastern Zone, especially in hilly areas, to prevent soil erosion and conserve water.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major agricultural challenge faced by farmers in the Eastern Zone?

  1. Droughts

  2. Floods

  3. Salinity

  4. Pest infestations
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Floods are a major agricultural challenge faced by farmers in the Eastern Zone due to the region's heavy rainfall and the presence of large river systems.

Multiple choice

What are some of the most important plant varieties that have been protected?

  1. The Green Revolution varieties of wheat and rice

  2. The Golden Rice variety of rice

  3. The Bt cotton variety of cotton

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Some of the most important plant varieties that have been protected include the Green Revolution varieties of wheat and rice, the Golden Rice variety of rice, and the Bt cotton variety of cotton.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate annual global production of legumes and pulses?

  1. 100 million tonnes

  2. 200 million tonnes

  3. 300 million tonnes

  4. 400 million tonnes
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The approximate annual global production of legumes and pulses is around 300 million tonnes.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a major agricultural crop cultivated during the Vedic period?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Barley

  4. Cotton
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Barley was a major agricultural crop cultivated during the Vedic period. It was used to make flour, bread, and alcoholic beverages.

Multiple choice

What was the primary form of storage for agricultural produce during the Vedic period?

  1. Granaries

  2. Silos

  3. Pits

  4. Warehouses
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Granaries were the primary form of storage for agricultural produce during the Vedic period. They were used to store grains and other crops to ensure a steady supply of food throughout the year.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common salt-tolerant crop?

  1. Barley

  2. Wheat

  3. Rice

  4. All of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Barley is a common salt-tolerant crop that can be grown in saline soils.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a major agricultural product of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Cotton

  4. Barley
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Explanation

Wheat was a major agricultural product of the Indus Valley Civilization, along with barley, cotton, and rice.

Multiple choice

Traditional agricultural practices often rely on which of the following?

  1. Indigenous knowledge and local wisdom

  2. Advanced scientific research

  3. Government subsidies

  4. Large-scale machinery
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Explanation

TEK is rooted in the knowledge and practices passed down through generations within local communities.

Multiple choice

The Deccan Plateau is home to a number of important agricultural crops, including:

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Cotton

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Deccan Plateau is home to a number of important agricultural crops, due to its fertile soils and favorable climate.