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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 NOT a major agricultural product exported by India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Sugar

  4. Coffee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Coffee is not a major agricultural product exported by India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an essential commodity under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Sugar

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Wheat, rice, and sugar are all essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of growing crops and raising livestock on the same land?

  1. Crop Rotation

  2. Intercropping

  3. Agroforestry

  4. Monoculture
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Agroforestry refers to the practice of growing crops and raising livestock on the same land, often in a mutually beneficial relationship.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of growing crops and livestock together in a mutually beneficial manner?

  1. Intercropping

  2. Agroforestry

  3. Permaculture

  4. Polyculture
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Agroforestry involves integrating trees and shrubs into agricultural systems, providing benefits such as soil conservation, nutrient cycling, and habitat for wildlife.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of rotating crops on a regular basis?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Intercropping

  3. Monoculture

  4. Agroforestry
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of organic certification?

  1. USDA Organic

  2. EU Organic

  3. JAS Organic

  4. Fair Trade Certified
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Fair Trade Certified is a certification that ensures that products are produced according to fair labor standards. It is not a type of organic certification.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of agricultural subsidy?

  1. Price supports

  2. Input subsidies

  3. Export subsidies

  4. Food stamps
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Food stamps are a form of government assistance provided to low-income individuals and families to help them purchase food, and they are not considered a type of agricultural subsidy.

Multiple choice

Which crop was the first genetically modified crop to be commercialized?

  1. Soybean

  2. Corn

  3. Cotton

  4. Canola
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The first genetically modified crop to be commercialized was the Flavr Savr tomato, which was developed in 1994. It had a longer shelf life and maintained its flavor better than conventional tomatoes.

Multiple choice

Which crop is a major source of protein in many parts of the world?

  1. Soybean

  2. Corn

  3. Wheat

  4. Rice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Soybean is a major source of protein in many parts of the world. It is also a source of oil, fiber, and other nutrients.

Multiple choice

Which crop is a staple food for billions of people worldwide?

  1. Soybean

  2. Corn

  3. Wheat

  4. Rice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is a staple food for billions of people worldwide. It is a major source of carbohydrates, proteins, and other nutrients.

Multiple choice

Which crop is a major source of carbohydrates and is used to make bread, pasta, and other products?

  1. Soybean

  2. Corn

  3. Wheat

  4. Rice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Wheat is a major source of carbohydrates and is used to make bread, pasta, and other products. It is also a source of protein, fiber, and other nutrients.

Multiple choice

Which crop is a major source of oil and is used to make cooking oil, biodiesel, and other products?

  1. Soybean

  2. Corn

  3. Wheat

  4. Rice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Soybean is a major source of oil and is used to make cooking oil, biodiesel, and other products. It is also a source of protein, fiber, and other nutrients.

Multiple choice

Which crop is a major source of starch and is used to make sweeteners, ethanol, and other products?

  1. Soybean

  2. Corn

  3. Wheat

  4. Rice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Corn is a major source of starch and is used to make sweeteners, ethanol, and other products. It is also a source of protein, fiber, and other nutrients.

Multiple choice

What is the most widely cultivated grain in the world?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Corn

  4. Oats
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is the most widely cultivated grain in the world, with a global production of over 700 million tonnes per year.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Sugarcane
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.