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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.

Plantation and food cropsCrop cultivation regionsLand measurement unitsAgricultural storage techniquesIntercropping systemsWater resource management

Agricultural Practices in India Questions

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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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A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

What were the primary crops grown by medieval European peasants and serfs?

  1. Wheat

  2. Barley

  3. Oats

  4. Rye
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Correct answer
Explanation

Wheat, barley, oats, and rye were the primary cereal crops grown by medieval European peasants and serfs, providing the staple foods for their diet.