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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 opportunity for agriculture in plateau regions?

  1. Rainwater harvesting

  2. Drip irrigation

  3. Dry farming

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, and dry farming are all practices that can be used to overcome the challenges of drought in plateau regions and increase agricultural productivity.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Aquaculture

  2. Salt farming

  3. Agroforestry

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Aquaculture, salt farming, and agroforestry are all practices that can be used to overcome the challenges of salinity in coastal regions and increase agricultural productivity.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of salt farming?

  1. Harvesting salt from seawater

  2. Producing salt from rock salt

  3. Using salt as a fertilizer

  4. All of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Salt farming is the process of harvesting salt from seawater. It is a traditional practice that has been carried out in coastal regions for centuries.

Multiple choice

Which of the following crops is heavily dependent on the Indian monsoon for its cultivation?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Cotton
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is a crop that is heavily dependent on the Indian monsoon for its cultivation. It requires a lot of water and is typically grown during the monsoon season.

Multiple choice

Which of the following crops is NOT grown in the Tropical Monsoon climate?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Sugarcane

  4. Tea
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tea is not grown in the Tropical Monsoon climate.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common area of agricultural research and development?

  1. Plant breeding.

  2. Animal breeding.

  3. Soil management.

  4. Agricultural economics.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Agricultural economics is not a common area of agricultural research and development, although it may be studied in relation to other areas of agricultural research.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major crop that was affected by the Green Revolution?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Corn

  4. Potatoes
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rice, wheat, and corn were the major crops that were affected by the Green Revolution. Potatoes were not a major crop that was affected by the Green Revolution.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of crop that was developed during the Green Revolution?

  1. Miracle rice

  2. Dwarf wheat

  3. Golden rice

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Miracle rice and dwarf wheat are both types of crops that were developed during the Green Revolution. Golden rice is not a type of crop that was developed during the Green Revolution.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of agricultural research center that was established during the Green Revolution?

  1. The International Rice Research Institute

  2. The International Wheat and Maize Improvement Center

  3. The International Potato Center

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Rice Research Institute and the International Wheat and Maize Improvement Center are both types of agricultural research centers that were established during the Green Revolution. The International Potato Center is not a type of agricultural research center that was established during the Green Revolution.

Multiple choice

What were some of the earliest crops cultivated by humans?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Rice

  4. Corn
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Correct answer
Explanation

Early humans cultivated a variety of crops, including wheat, barley, rice, and corn, depending on the region and climate.

Multiple choice

Which of the following crops is most sensitive to climate change?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Soybean
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is the most sensitive crop to climate change, as it is highly dependent on water and temperature for growth and yield.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of growing different crops in succession on the same land?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Monoculture

  3. Intercropping

  4. Agroforestry
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops in succession on the same land to improve soil health, reduce pests and diseases, and maintain soil fertility.

Multiple choice

Which type of agricultural vehicle is commonly used for autonomous operations?

  1. Tractors

  2. Combine harvesters

  3. Sprayers

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Autonomous agricultural vehicles, such as tractors, combine harvesters, and sprayers, are equipped with sensors, GPS, and advanced control systems that allow them to operate without human intervention.

Multiple choice

Which cereal grain is commonly known as "the king of grains"?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Barley
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Wheat is often referred to as "the king of grains" due to its extensive cultivation and historical significance as a staple food for many civilizations.

Multiple choice

What is the ideal slope for contour farming?

  1. Less than 2%

  2. 2-5%

  3. 5-10%

  4. More than 10%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The ideal slope for contour farming is 2-5%. Slopes that are too steep or too flat are not suitable for contour farming.