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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

Consider the following statements associated with bajra cultivation in India: 1. Bajra occupies about 11% of the total area under foodgrain. 2. Rajasthan is the leading producer of bajra in India. 3. India exports a large quantity of bajra. Which of these statements are correct?

  1. Only 1 and 2 are correct

  2. Only 2 and 3 are correct

  3. Only 1 and 3 are correct

  4. All are correct
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bajra (pearl millet) is a major foodgrain in India, and Rajasthan is indeed the leading producer. However, India is not a major exporter of bajra, as it is primarily consumed domestically.

Multiple choice

The package technology, which brought about the Green Revolution, comprised mainly of

  1. man power, mechanical cultivators and electricity

  2. changes in crop pattern, industrialisation and chemical fertilisers

  3. irrigation, biochemical fertilisers and high yield varieties of seeds

  4. electricity, irrigation and introduction of dry farming
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution in India was characterized by the introduction of High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds, increased use of chemical fertilizers, and improved irrigation infrastructure.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct in relation to wheat cultivation?

  1. Wheat requires cool and dry climate during the time of growing season.
  2. While ripening, the atmosphere needs to be warm and moist for wheat cultivation.
  3. The basic requirements for wheat have made it an ideal kharif crop.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 1 and 2

  3. Only 2 and 3

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Wheat is a temperate crop but widely adapted to varying climate conditions. It needs cool, dry and clear climate for better growth and yield. Statement 2 is incorrect: Hot and humid climate is harmful for wheat because it encourages the infestation of diseases like rust, root rot, etc. Statement 3 is incorrect: Wheat is a rabi crop.

Multiple choice

Which of the following crops are grown by mixed cropping method?

  1. Cotton and groundnut

  2. Cotton and maize

  3. Maize and rice

  4. Groundnut and rice
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mixed cropping is the practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land. Cotton and groundnut are a common example of this practice in India.

Multiple choice

The growing of grapes is called

  1. vineculture

  2. viticulture

  3. grapiculture

  4. agriculture
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Viticulture is the specific term used for the cultivation and harvesting of grapes.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following is not a plantation crop?

  1. Tea

  2. Coffee

  3. Rubber

  4. Sugarcane
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tea, coffee, and rubber are classic plantation crops. Sugarcane is generally classified as a cash crop or field crop, not a plantation crop in the traditional sense.

Multiple choice

Blue Revolution is associated with

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Fishing

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Blue Revolution refers to the rapid increase in the production of fish and marine products through aquaculture and improved fishing techniques.