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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 evs sources of food plants as food food and its sources food: where does it come from? food of animals animal and their eating habit classification of animals on the basis of food

Which one of the following is a leguminous green fodder commonly available in winter ?

  1. cow pea

  2. berseem and lucerne

  3. elephant grass

  4. rice and jowar.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Berseem (Trifolium alexandrium) is an annual leguminous fodder crop. It is suitable fodder crop for areas below 1700m altitude with irrigation facilities. It is grown under area with highest water table. Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is a perennial leguminous fodder crop for unirrigated areas including low, medium and high hills of the state. It has good vegetative growth almost throughout the year except during heavy rains or when temperature is below freezing point.

Multiple choice evs sources of food and food habits of animals plants as food food and its sources sources of food

All of the following are originally grown in India except ______.

  1. Mango

  2. Banana

  3. Orange

  4. Pea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mango is originally grown in southern Asia, specifically in Burma and eastern India. It is an edible fruit. Banana is originally from South East Asia, mainly from India. It is rich source of vitamins, magnesium and calcium. Orange is a citrus fruit. It is originated in southeastern Asia, specifically in southern China and northeastern India. It is rich in vitamin C. Pea is native to western Asia and North Africa. It is an edible seed.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice evs sources of food and food habits of animals plants as food food and its sources sources of food

Which of the following crops are originally from India?

  1. Banana

  2. Radish

  3. Brinjal

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Banana is a perennial plant. It is originally from South East Asia, mainly from India. It is rich source of vitamins, magnesium and calcium. Radish is a root vegetable. It is originated in India, Asia. It is used as salad. Brinjal is originally found Southern India and Sri Lanka. It is a herbaceous plant. It is rich in potassium, vitamin, fibre and some flavonoids.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice evs sources of food and food habits of animals plants as food food and its sources sources of food

Which of the following food crop came from other countries?

  1. Potato

  2. Tomato

  3. Green chilli

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Potato is originated in the area of southern Peru and extreme northwestern Bolivia. It is an edible tuber which contains high amount of carbohydrates. Tomato is originated from Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador. It is an edible fruit. It is used in making salads, juice, sauces. Green chillies are originated in Mexico. It is used to spice up the food. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice evs sources of food and food habits of animals plants as food food and its sources sources of food

Which of the following crop is originated in Africa?

  1. Chilli

  2. Bhindi

  3. Pea

  4. Potato
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chilli is originated in Mexico. It is used as both food and medicine. It is used to spice up the food. Bhindi is originated in West Africa and South Asian. It is used as vegetables in many countries. Pea is originated in western Asia and North Africa. It is an edible seed. Potatoes come from northern Spain. It is an edible tuber.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice civics agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

Agriculture practiced only for the family's own needs is known as __________________.

  1. Commercial farming

  2. Subsistence farming

  3. Shifting agriculture

  4. Horticulture
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Subsistence farming is a system of farming where the farmer grows crops and keeps livestock for the needs of his or her family. There is no surplus for sale.


Hence, the correct option is $\text{B}$

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

Which one of the following is announced by the government in support of a crop?

  1. Maximum support price

  2. Minimum support price

  3. Moderate support price

  4. Influential support price
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Minimum Support Price (MSP) is the price at which the Government purchases crops from the farmers. (Sometimes the purchase price can be more than the MSP. The MSP basically serves as a floor price to provide guaranteed minimum prices to farmers)

The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommends the MSP for 23 crops (14 Kharif crops, 6 rabi crops as well as sugarcane, jute and copra) before the commencement of the sowing season. The Food Corporation of India (FCI), state agencies and co-operatives procures crops from the farmers to ensure the implementation of the MSP scheme.
Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

Which one of the following is announced by the government in support of a crop?

  1. Maximum support price

  2. Minimum support price

  3. Moderate support price

  4. Influential support price

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Minimum Support Price (MSP) is the price at which the Government purchases crops from the farmers. (Sometimes the purchase price can be more than the MSP. The MSP basically serves as a floor price to provide guaranteed minimum prices to farmers)

The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommends the MSP for 23 crops (14 Kharif crops, 6 rabi crops as well as sugarcane, jute and copra) before the commencement of the sowing season. The Food Corporation of India (FCI), state agencies and co-operatives procures crops from the farmers to ensure the implementation of the MSP scheme.
Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

Marginal farmers are those __________.

  1. Who use modern methods of farming

  2. Who practice crop rotation for farming

  3. Who do not have sufficient land for farming

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Marginal Farmer' means a farmer cultivating (as owner or tenant or share cropper) agricultural land up to 1 hectare (2.5 acres). ' Small Farmer' means a farmer cultivating (as owner or tenant or share cropper) agricultural land of more than 1 hectare.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

In India the problem of utilisation of agricultural wastes is in _______.

  1. Conversion of cellulose into sugar

  2. Conversion of bran into molasses

  3. Conversion of starch into alcohol

  4. Conversion of sugar into carbohydrates
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In India the problem of utilisation of agricultural wastes is in conversion of cellulose into sugar.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

The revolution in agriculture that took place in 1966 is called _________.

  1. white revolution

  2. green revolution

  3. yellow revolution

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
"Green revolution:

   Green revolution refers to the initial step taken by the government during the 1960s to increase the crop production by introducing high yielding plants; high amount of fertilizers and pesticides; and modern irrigation methods.

Different types of framing:

The following are the different types of farming employed in crop cultivation:

Extensive farming: It is a type of farming in which huge amount of land is used for cultivation.
Intensive farming: It is the type of farming in which high manpower, capital, and the large area of land is used for cultivation.
Mixed farming: It is a type of farming in which along with crop cultivation, animal such as cattle, hen, goat, etc., are reared.
Multiple cropping: It is a type of farming in which one or more crop is grown in one season in one land."
Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

What is the major objective of Intensive Agriculture district Programme, 1960?

  1. To provide seeds and fertilizers

  2. To impart technical knowledge

  3. To suggest adoptable innovations

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

  • IADP stands for Intensive Agriculture Development program and is launched in the year 1960.
  • The main aim was to provide loan for seeds and fertilizers to farmers, to impart technical knowledge and to suggest adaptable innovations.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was established in _______.

  1. Pune

  2. Bangalore

  3. Mumbai

  4. New Delhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was established in New Delhi
  • The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education. It was established on 16 July 1929.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

Which of the following methods are used to restrict soil erosion?
A.  Ploughing along contour lines
B.  Strip cropping.
C.  Jhumming
D.  Mixed fanning

  1. A and B

  2. A and C

  3. B and D

  4. B and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Ploughing along contour lines prevents soil erosion.
  • Contour lines create water breaks which helps in non formation of gullies during water runoff.


  • Strip cropping is a type of cropping technique practiced to reduce wind speed
  • Strip farming is nothing but the growing of crops in strips that are oriented normal to the winds flowing in the region.