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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 economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

In India poor agriculture growth is attributed to _____.

  1. income land reforms

  2. lack of adequate cheap finance

  3. orthodox technology

  4. all the three
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Poor agricultural growth in India is a multifaceted problem stemming from inadequate land reforms, lack of affordable credit for farmers, and outdated farming techniques. All three factors contribute to low productivity.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

Agriculture in India is witnessing _______.

  1. slow and uneven growth

  2. fast and uneven growth

  3. slow and even growth

  4. fast and even growth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Indian agriculture has historically experienced slow and uneven growth due to dependency on monsoons, varying regional development, and structural issues.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

Government normally does not announce the support price of ______.

  1. wheat

  2. paddy

  3. mango

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

The government announces Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for major food crops like wheat, paddy, and sugarcane. Mango is a horticultural product and is not typically covered by the standard MSP regime.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

The agricultural census is done at which of the following intervals?

  1. There is no fixed term.

  2. Every year

  3. Once in three years

  4. Once in five years
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The agricultural census in India is conducted every five years to collect data on land holdings and agricultural operations. This interval allows for tracking long-term trends in land use and ownership.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

Much of the agricultural employment activities are concentrated in which season.

  1. Kharif

  2. Rainy

  3. Summer

  4. Rabi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kharif is the primary cropping season in India, coinciding with the monsoon, which requires significant labor for sowing, weeding, and harvesting, thus concentrating employment.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

maintenance of buffer stocks of wheat and rice is done by?

  1. Food Corporation of India

  2. Government employees

  3. Farmers

  4. Local distributors
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is the nodal agency responsible for the procurement, storage, and maintenance of buffer stocks of food grains in India.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

Crop Failure leads to reduced supply and increased prices of food products, thereby affecting ______________.

  1. cost of living

  2. standard of living

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. neither (a) nor (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When crop failure occurs, food supply drops and prices rise. This increases the cost of living and lowers the standard of living for consumers.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence agricultural market system policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule rural development

More people employed in Agriculture leads to _____________.

  1. employment opportunity in rural areas

  2. avoidance of Urban Congestion and Urban Pollution

  3. eeduction in Rural Brain Drain

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

More agricultural employment reduces rural unemployment, prevents urban migration (reducing congestion and pollution), and reduces rural brain drain as youth find local opportunities.

Multiple choice geography properties of natural resources properties of soil soil pollution and its effects soil and soil pollution

India is an agricultural country and possesses fertile plains and numerous perennial rivers. About 72 per cent of its population resides in the rural areas. Nearly 70 per cent of the people are dependent on agriculture. About three-fourths of the cultivated land of India is used for food production because.

  1. The soil is suitable for food crops

  2. India is an exporter of food grains

  3. India has to feed a large population

  4. Per capita consumption of food in India is the highest in the world
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The text states that three-fourths of the cultivated land is used for food production. This is primarily because the soil is suitable for food crops, which supports the needs of the population.

Multiple choice evs let's plant trees green revolution in india crop revolutions green revolution

Green revolution is associated with ______________

  1. sericulture

  2. agriculture

  3. fish culture

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

The Green Revolution refers to a period of significant increase in agricultural production, particularly in food grains, through the use of high-yielding varieties and modern techniques.

Multiple choice evs let's plant trees green revolution in india crop revolutions green revolution

Green revolution refers to______________

  1. Maintaining soil fertility

  2. Use of green plants for covering the earth

  3. Development of new crop varieties which helped to overcome hunger

  4. Growing green plants to establish balance of nature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • The Green Revolution was the notable increase in cereal-grains production in Mexico, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, and other developing countries in the 1960s and 1970s. 
  • Green revolution was a period when the productivity of global agriculture increased drastically as a result of new advances. 
  • During this time period, new chemical fertilizers and synthetic herbicides and pesticides were created. 
  • The chemical fertilizers made it possible, to supply crops with extra nutrients and, therefore, increase yield.
  •  The newly developed synthetic herbicides and pesticides controlled weeds, deterred or kill insects, and prevented diseases, which also resulted in higher productivity. 
  • This increase in productivity made it possible to feed the growing human population. 
  • The extra food produced by the Green Revolution is generally considered to have averted famine in India and Pakistan.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice evs let's plant trees green revolution in india crop revolutions green revolution

The revolution that resulted in an increase in agricultural output in India is_____

  1. White revolution

  2. Silver revolution

  3. Blue revolution

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

  • The green revolution takes place when there is a huge production in the agricultural output of India, especially for wheat and rice.

So, the correct answer is 'Green revolution'

Multiple choice evs let's plant trees green revolution in india crop revolutions green revolution

Though Green Revolution has been a resounding success in terms of agricultural production, yet it has failed in its overall social objectives because

  1. It has not succeeded in making India. Totally and permanently self-sufficient in food.

  2. Use of agrochemicals becomes very expensive for Indian farmers as well as these have harmful effects on environment.

  3. In regional terms, only Punjab and Haryana states and the eastern plains of river Ganges in West Bengal state, showed reasonably good results, but were less impressive other parts of India.

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

The development of several high yields varieties of wheat and rice in 1960 increased yields per unit area. This phase is often called the Green Revolution. However, for farms in the developing world, agrochemicals are often too expensive, and a further increase in yield with existing varieties are not possible using conventional breeding. Thus, it has not fully succeeded in making India totally self-sufficient in food with only some parts showing impressive results.

So, the correct answer is 'All of these'.