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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 technology enables consumers to grow their own food in urban environments?

  1. Vertical Farming

  2. Aquaponics

  3. Aeroponics

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Vertical Farming, Aquaponics, and Aeroponics are all technologies that allow consumers to grow their own food in urban environments, providing fresh and locally sourced produce.

Multiple choice

The Western Coastal Plains are a major producer of:

  1. Cotton

  2. Sugarcane

  3. Rice

  4. Wheat
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Western Coastal Plains are a major producer of cotton.

Multiple choice

The Western Coastal Plains are a major producer of:

  1. Cashew nuts

  2. Coconuts

  3. Bananas

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Western Coastal Plains are a major producer of cashew nuts, coconuts, and bananas.

Multiple choice

What was the main cash crop of the Dutch East India Company in Indonesia?

  1. Sugar

  2. Coffee

  3. Tea

  4. Pepper
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pepper was the main cash crop of the Dutch East India Company in Indonesia, which was a major source of wealth for the Dutch Empire.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of cultivating a variety of crops in the same area during different seasons?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Monoculture

  3. Intercropping

  4. Agroforestry
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Crop rotation is a sustainable agricultural practice that involves growing different crops in the same area in a sequential manner, typically over a period of several years, to improve soil health, reduce pest and disease problems, and maintain crop yields.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a traditional Indian agricultural practice that promotes biodiversity and food security?

  1. Jhum cultivation

  2. Agroforestry

  3. Permaculture

  4. Organic farming
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Agroforestry is a traditional Indian agricultural practice that integrates trees and shrubs with crops and livestock. It promotes biodiversity by providing habitat for a variety of species, enhances soil fertility, and contributes to food security by providing a diverse range of products, including fruits, nuts, and timber.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of crop grown in ancient India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Cotton

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rice, wheat, and cotton are all types of crops grown in ancient India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major agricultural product of the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Cotton

  4. Sugarcane
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cotton is a major agricultural product of the Deccan Plateau. It is grown in the black soil regions of the plateau, which are known for their fertility.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of agricultural policy?

  1. Price policy

  2. Land policy

  3. Input policy

  4. Marketing policy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Land policy is not a type of agricultural policy. It is a broader policy that governs the use and ownership of land, including agricultural land.

Multiple choice

The Third Five-Year Plan aimed to increase food grain production to what level by the end of the plan period?

  1. 100 million tonnes

  2. 110 million tonnes

  3. 120 million tonnes

  4. 130 million tonnes
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Third Five-Year Plan aimed to increase food grain production to 100 million tonnes by the end of the plan period.

Multiple choice

Which class is typically associated with the ownership of land and agricultural production?

  1. Working Class

  2. Middle Class

  3. Upper Class

  4. Peasantry
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The peasantry is a social class composed of those who own and work on land, typically in rural areas.

Multiple choice

In the painting "The Gleaners" by Jean-François Millet, what are the women depicted doing?

  1. Harvesting wheat

  2. Gathering leftover grains after the harvest

  3. Planting seeds

  4. Tending to livestock
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Jean-François Millet's "The Gleaners" depicts women gathering leftover grains after the harvest, highlighting the struggles and hardships of rural life.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major crop grown in temperate regions?

  1. Corn

  2. Soybeans

  3. Wheat

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Corn, soybeans, and wheat are all major crops grown in temperate regions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major agricultural region in the temperate zone of North America?

  1. The Great Plains

  2. The Corn Belt

  3. The Wheat Belt

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Plains, the Corn Belt, and the Wheat Belt are all major agricultural regions in the temperate zone of North America.

Multiple choice

What is the primary type of agriculture practiced in the temperate zone of South America?

  1. Ranching

  2. Crop farming

  3. Mixed farming

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mixed farming, which involves both crop farming and ranching, is the primary type of agriculture practiced in the temperate zone of South America.