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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 was the impact of the Green Revolution on the lives of small farmers in India?

  1. It improved their income and living standards

  2. It worsened their income and living standards

  3. It had no impact on their income and living standards

  4. It had a mixed impact
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution had a mixed impact on the lives of small farmers in India. While some farmers benefited from the increased productivity and improved market access, others were unable to adopt the new technologies and faced increased competition.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a legacy of the Green Revolution in India?

  1. Increased agricultural productivity

  2. Improved food security

  3. Reduced poverty and hunger

  4. Increased environmental degradation
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Increased environmental degradation is not a legacy of the Green Revolution in India, as it was a negative consequence of the overuse of fertilizers and pesticides.

Multiple choice

What is the primary crop grown in the Indo-Gangetic Plains?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Sugarcane

  4. Cotton
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is the primary crop grown in the Indo-Gangetic Plains, accounting for over 40% of the total rice production in India.

Multiple choice

What is the major cash crop grown in the Deccan Plateau?

  1. Cotton

  2. Soybean

  3. Groundnut

  4. Sunflower
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cotton is the major cash crop grown in the Deccan Plateau, particularly in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.

Multiple choice

Which of the following grains is native to Asia?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Barley

  4. Oats
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is a gluten-free grain that is native to Asia and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.

Multiple choice

Which grain is the second most widely cultivated cereal in the world after rice?

  1. Wheat

  2. Maize

  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 exceeding 770 million metric tons.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of growing different crops together in the same field?

  1. Intercropping

  2. Polyculture

  3. Mixed cropping

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Intercropping, polyculture, and mixed cropping are all terms for the practice of growing different crops together in the same field.

Multiple choice

Which indigenous community in Southeast Asia is known for its unique and sustainable farming practices, such as shifting cultivation and agroforestry?

  1. Hmong

  2. Karen

  3. Mien

  4. Akha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Hmong people of Southeast Asia are known for their sustainable farming practices, including shifting cultivation and agroforestry, which help them adapt to challenging mountainous terrain and preserve the natural environment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a major agricultural product of the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Cotton

  4. Rice
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Wheat was one of the most important agricultural products of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Multiple choice

Which of the following mathematical models is used to simulate the growth and development of crops?

  1. Crop growth models

  2. Yield models

  3. Water balance models

  4. Nutrient balance models
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Crop growth models are mathematical models that are used to simulate the growth and development of crops. They take into account factors such as weather, soil conditions, and crop management practices to predict crop yields.

Multiple choice

What is the process of raising livestock for food or other products called?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Animal husbandry

  3. Aquaculture

  4. Forestry
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Animal husbandry is the process of raising livestock for food or other products, such as milk, eggs, or wool.

Multiple choice

What is the term used in the Trinidadian Creole language to refer to a traditional method of farming that involves clearing a forest area and burning the vegetation?

  1. Slash-and-burn agriculture

  2. Subsistence farming

  3. Commercial farming

  4. Organic farming
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In Trinidadian Creole, the term "slash-and-burn agriculture" is commonly used to describe the traditional method of farming that involves clearing a forest area and burning the vegetation.

Multiple choice

Which agricultural practice involves growing crops and raising livestock on the same land?

  1. Monoculture

  2. Agroforestry

  3. Aquaculture

  4. Hydroponics
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Agroforestry is an integrated agricultural system that combines the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock on the same land, often in a mutually beneficial manner.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of growing crops in vertical layers, often in urban environments?

  1. Vertical farming

  2. Hydroponics

  3. Permaculture

  4. Aquaculture
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vertical farming refers to the practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often in urban environments, using artificial lighting and controlled conditions.

Multiple choice

What is the term used for the practice of growing different crops on the same piece of land in a sequential manner?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Intercropping

  3. Mixed cropping

  4. Monoculture
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Crop rotation involves growing different crops on the same land in a sequential order to maintain soil fertility, control pests and diseases, and improve crop yields.