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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 practice of growing crops and raising livestock together on the same land is known as:

  1. Monoculture

  2. Polyculture

  3. Agroforestry

  4. Aquaculture
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Agroforestry is a land management system that integrates trees and shrubs with crops and/or livestock on the same land, creating a more diverse and sustainable ecosystem.

Multiple choice

Which agricultural practice involves growing different crops together on the same land at the same time?

  1. Monoculture

  2. Polyculture

  3. Agroforestry

  4. Aquaculture
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Polyculture is an agricultural practice that involves growing different crops together on the same land at the same time, creating a more diverse and resilient ecosystem.

Multiple choice

Which agricultural practice involves growing crops in a controlled environment, such as a greenhouse or indoor vertical farm?

  1. Hydroponics

  2. Aquaculture

  3. Aeroponics

  4. Permaculture
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hydroponics is an agricultural practice that involves growing crops in a controlled environment, such as a greenhouse or indoor vertical farm, using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.

Multiple choice

What is the main type of agriculture practiced in India?

  1. Subsistence farming

  2. Commercial farming

  3. Mixed farming

  4. Intensive farming
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Subsistence farming, where farmers grow crops primarily for their own consumption, is the main type of agriculture practiced in India.

Multiple choice

Which crop is known as the 'king of crops' in India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Sugarcane
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is known as the 'king of crops' in India due to its importance as a staple food and its widespread cultivation.

Multiple choice

What are the main agricultural products of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Sugarcane

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The main agricultural products of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu are rice, wheat, and sugarcane.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a legume?

  1. Corn

  2. Wheat

  3. Soybean

  4. Rice
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Legumes are a type of plant that includes beans, lentils, and peas.

Multiple choice

In a field of 100 acres, a farmer plants 100 seeds per acre. If each seed germinates and produces 100 plants, and each plant yields 100 grains, what is the total number of grains harvested?

  1. 100,000,000

  2. 1,000,000,000

  3. 10,000,000,000

  4. 100,000,000,000
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Total number of grains = (Number of acres) * (Number of seeds per acre) * (Number of plants per seed) * (Number of grains per plant) = 100 * 100 * 100 * 100 = 1,000,000,000.

Multiple choice

A farmer has a field of 100 acres. The farmer estimates that the average yield of the crop is 100 bushels per acre. If the farmer sells the crop for $10 per bushel, what is the total revenue generated from the sale of the crop?

  1. $100,000
  2. $200,000
  3. $300,000
  4. $400,000
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Correct answer
Explanation

Total yield = Average yield per acre * Number of acres = 100 * 100 = 10,000 bushels. Total revenue = Total yield * Price per bushel = 10,000 * 10 = $100,000.

Multiple choice

A farmer has a field of 100 acres. The farmer uses a grain cart to transport the harvested crop from the field to the grain bin. The grain cart has a capacity of 100 bushels. How many trips does the farmer need to make to transport the entire crop?

  1. 10 trips

  2. 20 trips

  3. 30 trips

  4. 40 trips
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Total yield = Average yield per acre * Number of acres = 100 * 100 = 10,000 bushels. Number of trips = Total yield / Capacity of grain cart = 10,000 bushels / 100 bushels = 100 trips.

Multiple choice

A farmer has a field of 100 acres. The farmer uses a combine harvester to harvest the crop. The combine harvester has a cutting width of 10 feet and a speed of 5 miles per hour. The farmer estimates that the combine harvester loses 10% of the crop due to shattering. How many bushels of crop does the farmer lose due to shattering?

  1. 1,000 bushels

  2. 2,000 bushels

  3. 3,000 bushels

  4. 4,000 bushels
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Total yield = Average yield per acre * Number of acres = 100 * 100 = 10,000 bushels. Crop lost due to shattering = 10% of total yield = 0.1 * 10,000 bushels = 1,000 bushels.

Multiple choice

A farmer has a field of 100 acres. The farmer uses a grain cart to transport the harvested crop from the field to the grain bin. The grain cart has a capacity of 100 bushels. The farmer estimates that the grain cart loses 5% of the crop due to spillage. How many bushels of crop does the farmer lose due to spillage?

  1. 500 bushels

  2. 1,000 bushels

  3. 1,500 bushels

  4. 2,000 bushels
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Total yield = Average yield per acre * Number of acres = 100 * 100 = 10,000 bushels. Crop lost due to spillage = 5% of total yield = 0.05 * 10,000 bushels = 500 bushels.

Multiple choice

A farmer has a field of 100 acres. The farmer uses a combine harvester to harvest the crop. The combine harvester has a cutting width of 10 feet and a speed of 5 miles per hour. The farmer estimates that the combine harvester loses 10% of the crop due to shattering and 5% of the crop due to spillage. How many bushels of crop does the farmer lose due to shattering and spillage?

  1. 1,500 bushels

  2. 2,000 bushels

  3. 2,500 bushels

  4. 3,000 bushels
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Total yield = Average yield per acre * Number of acres = 100 * 100 = 10,000 bushels. Crop lost due to shattering = 10% of total yield = 0.1 * 10,000 bushels = 1,000 bushels. Crop lost due to spillage = 5% of total yield = 0.05 * 10,000 bushels = 500 bushels. Total crop lost due to shattering and spillage = 1,000 bushels + 500 bushels = 1,500 bushels.

Multiple choice

Which research institute in Gujarat is actively involved in developing drought-resistant crop varieties?

  1. Gujarat Agricultural University

  2. Central Arid Zone Research Institute

  3. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarat Agricultural University, Central Arid Zone Research Institute, and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) are all actively involved in developing drought-resistant crop varieties in Gujarat.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major crop grown in India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Cotton
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cotton is not a major crop grown in India.