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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

The Central Highlands region is home to a variety of agricultural markets. Which of the following is the largest agricultural market in this region?

  1. Lasalgaon Agricultural Market

  2. Kurnool Agricultural Market

  3. Bhopal Agricultural Market

  4. Raipur Agricultural Market
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lasalgaon Agricultural Market, located in Maharashtra, is the largest agricultural market in the Central Highlands region, known for its trade in onions and other agricultural commodities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following crops is known for its high oil content and is cultivated in the Central Highlands region?

  1. Sunflower

  2. Mustard

  3. Safflower

  4. Groundnut
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Correct answer
Explanation

Soybean is a crop known for its high oil content and is cultivated in the Central Highlands region, particularly in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which of the following crops is known for its drought tolerance and is cultivated in the Central Highlands region?

  1. Bajra

  2. Ragi

  3. Jowar

  4. All of the Above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bajra, ragi, and jowar are all crops known for their drought tolerance and are cultivated in the Central Highlands region.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major crop grown in the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Rice

  2. Jowar

  3. Bajra

  4. Ragi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is the major crop grown in the Eastern Ghats.

Multiple choice

In a famous Indian mathematical puzzle, a farmer has 100 acres of land. He plants wheat on 60% of the land, rice on 20% of the land, and vegetables on the remaining land. How many acres of land does he use for vegetables?

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40
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B Correct answer
Explanation

To calculate the number of acres used for vegetables, we need to find the remaining land after wheat and rice are planted. Wheat is planted on 60% of 100 acres, which is 0.6 * 100 = 60 acres. Rice is planted on 20% of 100 acres, which is 0.2 * 100 = 20 acres. Therefore, the remaining land for vegetables is 100 - 60 - 20 = 20 acres.

Multiple choice

What is the main focus of the book "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life" by Barbara Kingsolver?

  1. Organic farming

  2. Local food systems

  3. Sustainable agriculture

  4. Food waste
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The book "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life" by Barbara Kingsolver focuses on the author's experience of eating locally and seasonally for a year.

Multiple choice

Dispersed settlement patterns are often found in areas with what type of agriculture?

  1. Subsistence

  2. Commercial

  3. Mixed

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Dispersed settlement patterns are often found in areas with subsistence agriculture, where farmers live on their own land and produce food primarily for their own consumption.

Multiple choice

The Green Revolution in India was primarily aimed at increasing the production of which crop?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Cotton
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution in India was primarily aimed at increasing the production of wheat, which is a staple food crop for a large part of the population.

Multiple choice

A farmer has 100 acres of land. He plants corn on 60% of the land, soybeans on 20% of the land, and wheat on the rest of the land. How many acres of land does the farmer plant wheat on?

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The farmer plants corn on (100 \times 60/100 = 60) acres of land and soybeans on (100 \times 20/100 = 20) acres of land. Therefore, the farmer plants wheat on (100 - 60 - 20 = 20) acres of land.

Multiple choice

What were the major agricultural policies implemented in India after the Green Revolution?

  1. Land reforms and consolidation

  2. Agricultural price support policies

  3. Crop diversification programs

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

After the Green Revolution, India implemented a range of agricultural policies, including land reforms and consolidation, agricultural price support policies, and crop diversification programs, to address issues such as land inequality, price fluctuations, and the need for sustainable farming practices.

Multiple choice

In the context of agricultural production, what is the term used to describe the practice of growing multiple crops on the same land in a sequential or rotational manner?

  1. Intercropping

  2. Monoculture

  3. Crop Rotation

  4. Polyculture
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Crop rotation refers to the practice of growing different crops on the same land in a sequential or rotational manner to improve soil health and reduce pest and disease problems.

Multiple choice

What is the main agricultural product of India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Sugarcane

  4. Cotton
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Explanation

Rice is the main agricultural product of India.

Multiple choice

What is the main agricultural practice in the Equatorial Climate Zone of India?

  1. Wheat Cultivation

  2. Rice Cultivation

  3. Tea Plantation

  4. Coffee Plantation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rice Cultivation is the dominant agricultural practice in the Equatorial Climate Zone of India, due to the favorable conditions for rice growth and the availability of water resources.

Multiple choice

Which cash crop is extensively cultivated in the Equatorial Climate Zone of India?

  1. Sugarcane

  2. Cotton

  3. Rubber

  4. Jute
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rubber is a significant cash crop cultivated in the Equatorial Climate Zone of India, particularly in the state of Kerala, due to the suitable climatic conditions and high rainfall.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Wheat

  2. Corn

  3. Rice

  4. Soybeans
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is a major staple crop grown in many coastal regions around the world. It is well-suited to the warm, humid climate and abundant water resources found in these areas.