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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

What is the name of the common agricultural policy of the European Union?

  1. Common Agricultural Policy

  2. Agricultural Policy

  3. Farm Policy

  4. Food Policy
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The common agricultural policy of the European Union is called the Common Agricultural Policy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major agricultural product of the Gangetic Plain?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Sugarcane

  4. Cotton
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Rice is a major agricultural product of the Gangetic Plain.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Cotton

  2. Jowar

  3. Bajra

  4. Pulses
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Cotton is a major agricultural product of the Deccan Plateau.

Multiple choice

Which of the following agricultural practices is NOT commonly practiced in the subtropical climate zone of India?

  1. Rice Cultivation

  2. Wheat Cultivation

  3. Cotton Cultivation

  4. Tea Cultivation
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Tea Cultivation is not a common agricultural practice in the subtropical climate zone of India. This region is more suitable for crops like rice, wheat, and cotton.

Multiple choice

Which of the following crops is NOT well-suited for cultivation in the subtropical climate zone of India?

  1. Mangoes

  2. Oranges

  3. Apples

  4. Bananas
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Apples are not well-suited for cultivation in the subtropical climate zone of India due to their preference for cooler climates.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of growing food in urban areas?

  1. Urban farming

  2. Vertical farming

  3. Rooftop gardening

  4. All of the above
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Urban farming, vertical farming, and rooftop gardening are all practices that involve growing food in urban areas. These practices can help to increase food production, reduce food waste, and create green spaces in cities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major agricultural product of the Tropical Wet climate?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Cotton

  4. All of the above
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Rice, wheat, and cotton are all major agricultural products of the Tropical Wet climate.

Multiple choice

Which of the following crops was extensively cultivated in Avanti?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Cotton

  4. Sugarcane
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Wheat and cotton were extensively cultivated in Avanti.

Multiple choice

Which of the following crops was not cultivated by the Indus Valley people?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Cotton

  4. Rice
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Rice was not cultivated by the Indus Valley people.

Multiple choice

Which genetically modified crop is widely cultivated for its resistance to pests?

  1. Bt cotton

  2. Golden rice

  3. Roundup Ready soybeans

  4. Arctic apples
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Bt cotton is a genetically modified crop that has been engineered to express a protein derived from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis, providing resistance to certain insect pests.

Multiple choice

What is the main type of agriculture practiced in arid and semi-arid regions?

  1. Subsistence farming

  2. Commercial farming

  3. Industrial farming

  4. Pastoral farming
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Pastoral farming is the main type of agriculture practiced in arid and semi-arid regions. This is because pastoral farming requires less water and can be practiced on marginal land.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common crop grown in arid and semi-arid regions?

  1. Wheat

  2. Corn

  3. Soybeans

  4. Dates
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Dates are a common crop grown in arid and semi-arid regions because they are tolerant to drought and can be grown in sandy soils.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common adaptation to pastoral farming in arid and semi-arid conditions?

  1. Transhumance

  2. Sedentary farming

  3. Commercial farming

  4. Industrial farming
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Transhumance is a common adaptation to pastoral farming in arid and semi-arid conditions. This involves the seasonal movement of livestock between different grazing areas in order to find pasture and water.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for the practice of growing crops in a vertical or stacked manner?

  1. Hydroponics

  2. Aquaculture

  3. Vertical farming

  4. Permaculture
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Vertical farming is a method of growing crops in a vertical or stacked manner, often in urban areas, to maximize space and resource efficiency.

Multiple choice

What is strip cropping?

  1. Growing different crops in alternating strips

  2. Growing the same crop in the same field year after year

  3. Growing crops in rows

  4. Growing crops in raised beds
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Strip cropping is a method of farming that involves growing different crops in alternating strips. This helps to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.