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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 crops is not commonly grown in alluvial soils?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Cotton
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cotton is not commonly grown in alluvial soils because it prefers well-drained soils.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest agricultural region in India?

  1. Northern Plains

  2. Gangetic Plains

  3. Deccan Plateau

  4. Eastern Coastal Plains
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Northern Plains is the largest agricultural region in India, covering an area of about 700,000 square kilometers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following crops is the most widely grown in India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Sugarcane

  4. Cotton
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is the most widely grown crop in India, covering an area of about 44 million hectares.

Multiple choice

Which Indian angiosperm species is known for its ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere and is often used as a green manure crop?

  1. Crotalaria juncea

  2. Phaseolus vulgaris

  3. Oryza sativa

  4. Zea mays
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Explanation

Crotalaria juncea, commonly known as Sunn Hemp, is an Indian angiosperm species belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is known for its ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere and is often used as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility.

Multiple choice

A farmer has 120 acres of land to plant corn and soybeans. If he plants corn on (x) acres and soybeans on (y) acres, which of the following equations represents the total area used for planting?

  1. \(x + y = 120\)
  2. \(x - y = 120\)
  3. \(x * y = 120\)
  4. \(x / y = 120\)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The total area used for planting is the sum of the areas planted with corn and soybeans, which is (x + y).

Multiple choice

A farmer has 100 acres of land to plant corn, soybeans, and wheat. If he plants (x) acres of corn, (y) acres of soybeans, and (z) acres of wheat, which of the following equations represents the total area used for planting?

  1. \(x + y + z = 100\)
  2. \(x - y + z = 100\)
  3. \(x * y * z = 100\)
  4. \(x / y / z = 100\)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The total area used for planting is the sum of the areas planted with corn, soybeans, and wheat, which is (x + y + z).

Multiple choice

A farmer has 100 acres of land to plant corn and soybeans. If he plants (x) acres of corn and (y) acres of soybeans, which of the following equations represents the total area used for planting?

  1. \(x + y = 100\)
  2. \(x - y = 100\)
  3. \(x * y = 100\)
  4. \(x / y = 100\)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The total area used for planting is the sum of the areas planted with corn and soybeans, which is (x + y).

Multiple choice

Which grain is the most widely cultivated cereal in the world?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Corn

  4. Barley
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is the most widely cultivated cereal in the world, with a global production of over 700 million metric tons per year.

Multiple choice

Which cereal is the second most widely cultivated in the world?

  1. Wheat

  2. Corn

  3. Barley

  4. Oats
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Wheat is the second most widely cultivated cereal in the world, with a global production of over 700 million metric tons per year.

Multiple choice

Which cereal is the third most widely cultivated in the world?

  1. Corn

  2. Barley

  3. Oats

  4. Rye
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Corn is the third most widely cultivated cereal in the world, with a global production of over 1 billion metric tons per year.

Multiple choice

Which cereal is the fourth most widely cultivated in the world?

  1. Barley

  2. Oats

  3. Rye

  4. Sorghum
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Barley is the fourth most widely cultivated cereal in the world, with a global production of over 150 million metric tons per year.

Multiple choice

Which cereal is the fifth most widely cultivated in the world?

  1. Oats

  2. Rye

  3. Sorghum

  4. Millet
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Explanation

Oats are the fifth most widely cultivated cereal in the world, with a global production of over 20 million metric tons per year.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the practice of raising poultry in an organic farming system?

  1. Organic mariculture

  2. Organic apiculture

  3. Organic horticulture

  4. Organic poultry farming
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Explanation

Organic poultry farming involves raising chickens, turkeys, ducks, and other poultry according to organic standards, which include providing access to outdoor space, using organic feed, and avoiding the use of antibiotics and growth hormones.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest irrigation project in India?

  1. Nagarjuna Sagar Project

  2. Bhakra Nangal Project

  3. Hirakud Dam Project

  4. Tehri Dam Project
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhakra Nangal Project is the largest irrigation project in India, located in the states of Punjab and Haryana. It consists of two dams, the Bhakra Dam and the Nangal Dam, and a network of canals that irrigate over 10 million acres of land.

Multiple choice

Which tribal ritual is performed to protect the crops from pests?

  1. Exorcism

  2. Purification

  3. Blessing

  4. Crop Protection Ritual
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A crop protection ritual is a ritual performed to protect the crops from pests. It is often performed by a shaman or priest.