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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 planting a variety of crops in the same field?

  1. Monoculture

  2. Polyculture

  3. Agroforestry

  4. Silvopasture
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Polyculture is the practice of planting a variety of crops in the same field. This can help to improve soil fertility, reduce the risk of pests and diseases, and increase biodiversity.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first genetically modified (GM) crop?

  1. Bt cotton

  2. Bt brinjal

  3. Golden rice

  4. Bt corn
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bt cotton was India's first genetically modified (GM) crop, approved for commercial cultivation in 2002.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common type of legume?

  1. Corn

  2. Wheat

  3. Soybeans

  4. Barley
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Soybeans are a type of legume, known for their high protein content and versatility in food products, such as tofu, tempeh, and soy milk.

Multiple choice

How can urban planning strategies address the issue of air pollution from agricultural activities?

  1. Encouraging the use of pesticides and fertilizers in urban farming

  2. Reducing the number of farms in urban areas

  3. Zoning agricultural areas away from residential neighborhoods

  4. Allowing farmers to burn crop residues in the open
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Zoning agricultural areas away from residential neighborhoods can help reduce air pollution exposure for residents by creating a physical separation between pollution sources and sensitive receptors.

Multiple choice

How does urbanization affect food production?

  1. Increases Agricultural Productivity

  2. Reduces Farmland Availability

  3. Improves Food Distribution

  4. Enhances Food Quality
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Urbanization often leads to the conversion of agricultural land into residential, commercial, and industrial areas, reducing the availability of farmland for food production.

Multiple choice

How does urbanization affect food diversity?

  1. Increases Food Diversity

  2. Decreases Food Diversity

  3. No Impact on Food Diversity

  4. Varies Depending on the Context
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The impact of urbanization on food diversity can vary depending on factors such as urban planning, infrastructure, and cultural preferences.

Multiple choice

What are the main resources that are being competed for in the Sahel region?

  1. Water

  2. Land

  3. Food

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The main resources that are being competed for in the Sahel region are water, land, and food.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of growing different crops on the same land in a sequential order?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Monoculture

  3. Intercropping

  4. Agroforestry
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops on the same land in a sequential order. Crop rotation helps to improve soil fertility, reduce pests and diseases, and control weeds.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a suitable crop for contour farming?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Corn

  4. Potatoes
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Potatoes are not typically grown using contour farming techniques. Rice, wheat, and corn are commonly cultivated using contour farming methods.

Multiple choice

Which of these crops was extensively cultivated during the Neolithic Era?

  1. Wheat

  2. Corn

  3. Rice

  4. Potatoes
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Wheat was one of the primary crops cultivated during the Neolithic Era, along with other grains like barley and rye.

Multiple choice

The Toda tribe is known for its unique and sustainable agricultural practices, including:

  1. Terrace Farming

  2. Shifting Cultivation

  3. Wetland Rice Cultivation

  4. Agroforestry
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Toda tribe is renowned for its traditional terrace farming techniques, creating intricate and sustainable agricultural systems on the steep slopes of the Nilgiri Hills, ensuring optimal water management and soil conservation.

Multiple choice

What was the main agricultural product of ancient Mesopotamia?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Rice

  4. Corn
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Barley was the primary agricultural product of ancient Mesopotamia.

Multiple choice

Which food item was used as a form of protest against genetically modified crops in India?

  1. Brinjal

  2. Potato

  3. Cotton

  4. Mustard
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Brinjal, also known as eggplant, was used as a form of protest against genetically modified crops in India, particularly in the state of Karnataka, where farmers and activists opposed the introduction of genetically modified brinjal.

Multiple choice

What are some examples of Bt crops?

  1. Corn

  2. Cotton

  3. Soybeans

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bt crops include corn, cotton, soybeans, and other crops that have been genetically modified to produce Bt proteins.

Multiple choice

What is the most widely grown Bt crop in the world?

  1. Corn

  2. Cotton

  3. Soybeans

  4. Rice
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Corn is the most widely grown Bt crop in the world, accounting for over 80% of the global Bt crop acreage.