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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 main agricultural technique used in medieval Europe?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Irrigation

  3. Fertilization

  4. Mechanization
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Crop rotation was the primary agricultural technique used in medieval Europe to maintain soil fertility and prevent crop failure.

Multiple choice

Which crops were commonly grown in medieval Europe?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Rye

  4. Oats

  5. All of the above
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Wheat, barley, rye, and oats were the most common crops grown in medieval Europe, providing the staple foods for the population.

Multiple choice

What was the primary use of the heavy plow?

  1. Breaking up hard soil

  2. Planting seeds

  3. Harvesting crops

  4. Transporting goods
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The heavy plow was designed to break up hard soil, making it suitable for cultivation.

Multiple choice

Which crop is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its high water requirements?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Maize

  4. Sorghum
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its high water requirements, making it susceptible to drought and water scarcity.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Corn

  2. Soybean

  3. Cotton

  4. Canola
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Corn was the first genetically modified crop to be commercialized in 1996. It was modified to resist certain insects and herbicides.

Multiple choice

A farmer has 120 acres of land. He plants corn on 40% of the land, soybeans on 30% of the land, and wheat on the rest of the land. How many acres of land does the farmer plant wheat on?

  1. 36

  2. 48

  3. 54

  4. 60
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Corn: 120 * 40% = 48 acres Soybeans: 120 * 30% = 36 acres Wheat: 120 - 48 - 36 = 36 acres

Multiple choice

The practice of alternating strips of different crops in a field is known as:

  1. Contour Farming

  2. Strip Cropping

  3. Terracing

  4. Grassed Waterways
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Strip cropping is a soil conservation practice that involves alternating strips of different crops in a field, with the strips running perpendicular to the slope, to reduce erosion and improve soil fertility.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the practice of raising animals for food and other products?

  1. Animal agriculture

  2. Animal farming

  3. Animal husbandry

  4. Animal production
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Animal agriculture refers to the raising of animals for food, fiber, and other products, such as milk, eggs, and leather.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Soybean

  2. Corn

  3. Cotton

  4. Canola
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Correct answer
Explanation

The first genetically modified crop to be commercialized was the Flavr Savr tomato in 1994.

Multiple choice

Which indigenous community in India is known for its traditional form of agriculture, which involves the cultivation of unique crops and the use of sustainable farming practices?

  1. Naga

  2. Mizo

  3. Khasi

  4. Ao
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Explanation

The Naga tribes have a rich tradition of traditional agriculture. They cultivate unique crops, such as Naga chili and rice varieties, and employ sustainable farming practices that are in harmony with the environment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major food crop?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Corn

  4. Potatoes
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Potatoes are not a major food crop, as they are not grown on a large scale for human consumption.