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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 term for the practice of growing different crops in sequence on the same land?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Monoculture

  3. Intercropping

  4. Agroforestry
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Crop rotation is a fundamental agroecological practice that helps to maintain soil fertility, control pests and diseases, and improve overall crop health.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the practice of growing trees and shrubs alongside crops?

  1. Agroforestry

  2. Silvopasture

  3. Alley cropping

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Agroforestry, silvopasture, and alley cropping are all practices that involve integrating trees and shrubs into agricultural systems. These practices provide multiple benefits, including improved soil fertility, increased biodiversity, and enhanced carbon sequestration.

Multiple choice

What was the primary agricultural crop cultivated by the Indus Valley Civilization?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Rice

  4. Cotton
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Explanation

Wheat was the primary agricultural crop cultivated by the Indus Valley Civilization, along with barley and other grains.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common crop rotation practice?

  1. Monoculture

  2. Double cropping

  3. Intercropping

  4. Strip cropping
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Explanation

Monoculture, the practice of growing the same crop year after year on the same land, is not a common crop rotation practice. Crop rotation involves alternating different crops to improve soil health and manage pests and diseases.

Multiple choice

What was the primary crop cultivated during the Vedic period?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Barley

  4. Cotton
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Barley was the most widely cultivated crop in Vedic agriculture, serving as a staple food source and also used in religious ceremonies.

Multiple choice

Which agricultural practice was commonly employed in Vedic agriculture to maintain soil fertility?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Fallowing

  3. Green manuring

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Vedic farmers used a combination of crop rotation, fallowing, and green manuring to maintain soil fertility and ensure sustainable agricultural practices.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a common agricultural tool used in Vedic farming?

  1. Plough

  2. Sickle

  3. Hoe

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Vedic farmers used a variety of tools, including ploughs, sickles, and hoes, to perform various agricultural tasks.

Multiple choice

What was the primary source of livestock in Vedic agriculture?

  1. Cattle

  2. Sheep

  3. Goats

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Vedic agriculture relied on a variety of livestock, including cattle, sheep, and goats, for various purposes such as milk, meat, and transportation.

Multiple choice

What was the primary method of storing agricultural produce in Vedic times?

  1. Granaries

  2. Silos

  3. Underground storage

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Vedic farmers used a combination of granaries, silos, and underground storage to preserve and store agricultural produce.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a common practice in Vedic agriculture to control weeds?

  1. Hand weeding

  2. Using herbicides

  3. Crop rotation

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Vedic farmers primarily relied on hand weeding to control weeds, as herbicides were not available in ancient times.

Multiple choice

What was the primary method of harvesting crops in Vedic agriculture?

  1. Sickles

  2. Scythes

  3. Reapers

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Sickles were the primary tool used for harvesting crops in Vedic agriculture.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was a common practice in Vedic agriculture to protect crops from pests and diseases?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Using natural repellents

  3. Biological control

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Vedic farmers employed a combination of crop rotation, natural repellents, and biological control to protect their crops from pests and diseases.

Multiple choice

What is the global production of oats?

  1. 20 million tonnes

  2. 30 million tonnes

  3. 40 million tonnes

  4. 50 million tonnes
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Explanation

The global production of oats is estimated to be around 20 million tonnes.

Multiple choice

A farmer has (100) acres of land. He plants wheat on (60)% of the land, rice on (20)% of the land, and vegetables on the remaining land. How many acres of land does he plant vegetables on?

  1. \(10\)
  2. \(20\)
  3. \(30\)
  4. \(40\)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The farmer plants wheat on (60)% of the land, which is (0.6 \times 100 = 60) acres. He plants rice on (20)% of the land, which is (0.2 \times 100 = 20) acres. Therefore, the remaining land is (100 - 60 - 20 = 20) acres. This is the land on which the farmer plants vegetables.

Multiple choice

Globalization has led to a decrease in the diversity of food crops grown around the world. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Globalization has led to the concentration of food production on a few major crops, resulting in a decrease in the diversity of food crops grown around the world.