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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 Green Revolution?

  1. A series of agricultural innovations that led to a dramatic increase in crop yields in the 1960s and 1970s

  2. A series of agricultural innovations that led to a dramatic decrease in crop yields in the 1960s and 1970s

  3. A series of agricultural innovations that led to a dramatic increase in crop yields in the 1980s and 1990s

  4. A series of agricultural innovations that led to a dramatic decrease in crop yields in the 1980s and 1990s
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Explanation

The Green Revolution was a series of agricultural innovations that led to a dramatic increase in crop yields in the 1960s and 1970s. These innovations included the development of new high-yielding varieties of crops, the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and the expansion of irrigation systems.

Multiple choice

Which lunar phase is commonly associated with harvesting crops?

  1. New Moon

  2. Waxing Crescent

  3. Full Moon

  4. Waning Gibbous
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Explanation

Harvesting crops during the Waning Gibbous phase is often preferred because it is believed that the decreasing light and energy during this phase can help preserve the quality and shelf life of the harvested produce.

Multiple choice

Which crop is the primary source of edible oil in India?

  1. Soybean

  2. Sunflower

  3. Mustard

  4. Groundnut
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mustard is the primary source of edible oil in India, accounting for a substantial portion of the country's oilseed production.

Multiple choice

What is the main cash crop exported from India?

  1. Tea

  2. Coffee

  3. Cotton

  4. Sugarcane
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Explanation

Cotton is the main cash crop exported from India, contributing to the country's foreign exchange earnings.

Multiple choice

What is the main cash crop grown in the Deccan Plateau region of India?

  1. Cotton

  2. Sugarcane

  3. Tobacco

  4. Coffee
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Explanation

Cotton is the main cash crop grown in the Deccan Plateau region of India, contributing to the country's textile industry.

Multiple choice

What is the main cash crop exported from India to Bangladesh?

  1. Tea

  2. Coffee

  3. Cotton

  4. Jute
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Explanation

Jute is the main cash crop exported from India to Bangladesh, contributing to the country's foreign exchange earnings.

Multiple choice

What is the main cash crop grown in the Gangetic Plain region of India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Sugarcane

  4. Cotton
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Explanation

Rice is the main cash crop grown in the Gangetic Plain region of India, contributing to the country's overall rice production.

Multiple choice

What is the main cash crop exported from India to Pakistan?

  1. Tea

  2. Coffee

  3. Cotton

  4. Wheat
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cotton is the main cash crop exported from India to Pakistan, contributing to the country's foreign exchange earnings.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Cotton
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Explanation

Cotton is not a major crop cultivated in India, although it is grown in some regions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major agricultural product exported by India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Sugar

  4. Coffee
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.