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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 agricultural challenge faced by farmers in the Eastern Zone?

  1. Droughts

  2. Floods

  3. Salinity

  4. Pest infestations
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

What is the name of the EU's common agricultural policy?

  1. Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

  2. Farm Bill

  3. Agricultural Act

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The EU's common agricultural policy is known as the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

Multiple choice

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

  1. Barley

  2. Wheat

  3. Rice

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Land Art project that involved planting a field of wheat in a rural area?

  1. Spiral Jetty

  2. Field of Wheat

  3. Double Negative

  4. Earth Room
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Field of Wheat by Agnes Denes involved planting a two-acre field of wheat in a rural area, exploring the relationship between art, nature, and agriculture.

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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A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor of agricultural production?

  1. Land

  2. Labor

  3. Capital

  4. Technology

  5. Climate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Climate is not a primary factor of agricultural production, as it is an external factor that cannot be controlled by farmers.

Multiple choice

A farmer has 120 acres of land. He plants wheat on 2/5 of the land, rice on 1/3 of the land, and the rest is left fallow. How many acres of land are left fallow?

  1. 24

  2. 36

  3. 48

  4. 60
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The farmer plants wheat on 120 * 2/5 = 48 acres of land and rice on 120 * 1/3 = 40 acres of land. Therefore, the total area used for farming is 48 + 40 = 88 acres. The remaining 120 - 88 = 32 acres are left fallow.

Multiple choice

A farmer has 100 acres of land. He plants wheat on 40% of the land, rice on 30% of the land, and the rest is left fallow. How many acres of land are left fallow?

  1. 20

  2. 30

  3. 40

  4. 50
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The farmer plants wheat on 100 * 40% = 40 acres of land and rice on 100 * 30% = 30 acres of land. Therefore, the total area used for farming is 40 + 30 = 70 acres. The remaining 100 - 70 = 30 acres are left fallow.

Multiple choice

What was the primary agricultural crop cultivated in the Reddi kingdom?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Cotton

  4. Sugarcane
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rice was the primary agricultural crop cultivated in the Reddi kingdom, as it was well-suited to the region's climate and soil conditions.