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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 food of animals animal and their eating habit classification of animals on the basis of food

Oil/ghee can be extracted from

  1. Animal products

  2. Plant products

  3. Microorganism products

  4. Both A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Oil/ ghee can be extracted from both animal products and plant products. Ghee is prepared from boiling and clarifying the milk fat. Hence, it is extracted from an animal source. Vegetable oils are extracted from various seeds like groundnut, soybean and flowers like sunflower of plants. Hence, it is extracted from a plant source. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Multiple choice biology animals in daily life introduction to reproduction poultry farming food from animals

Read the following statements regarding poultry farm management.
(i) Poultry birds include chicken, ducks, turkey and geese.
(ii) Brooder house should be crowd-free, rain proof and protected from predators.
(iii) The most common egg-type variety used for commercial production throughout the world is single comb white leghorn and its various strains.
(iv) Approximately 14 to 16 hours of light including daylight are required for optimum egg production.
Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. (iii) and (iv)

  2. (i), (ii) and (iii)

  3. (i), (iii) and (iv)

  4. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All the statements given above regarding poultry farm management are correct . Poultry farm includes chickens, ducks, turkey and geese. Brooder house are typically wooden movable structures heated enclosure by electric for raising baby poultry. It is crowd free , rainproof and protected against predators . This will led to higher rate of egg production.  The most common type of egg variety used for commercial production are comes from Leghorn which requires a photoperiod of 16 hours for optimum egg production . Reduction in photoperiod leads to reduce egg yield. 

So, the correct option is 'Option D' .

Multiple choice biology animals in daily life introduction to reproduction poultry farming food from animals

Poultry farming is practiced for_______________

  1. Egg production only

  2. Egg and feather production

  3. Egg, meat and feather production

  4. Egg and meat production
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Poultry farming is the process of raising birds such as chickens, quails, ducks, and turkey for obtaining meat eggs for food. In India, poultry farming is done as a side business along with agriculture or as a main profession. 

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice zoology locomotion and movement disorders of musculoskeletal system disorders of muscle and skeleton joints and movements

In certain parts of India muscular distrophy is commonly found among the poor people because they eat cheap pulses of

  1. Phaseolus mungo

  2. Pisum sativum

  3. Lathyrus sativus

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

Lathyrus sativus also known as Kesari dal is mainly consumed by poor people. It causes paralysis because of the action of neurotoxin OAA present in it.

So the correct option is C.

Multiple choice social studies cooperatives and consumer empowerment understanding advertising media and advertisement advertisements

Which symbol is used for Agricultural produce? 

  1. Woolmark

  2. BIS Hallmark

  3. ISI

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

AGMARK seal provided by AGMARK standard set up by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection of the Government of India in 1937, ensures quality and purity of a product. The Certification of agricultural commodities is carried out for the benefit of producer/manufacturer and consumer. All agricultural commodities that are grown or processed organically are certified under Agmark and have a symbol printed on the container. 

Multiple choice evs soil : our life soil profile soil- our life soil and crops

Which of the following crop is not grown in clayey soil?

  1. Wheat

  2. Gram

  3. Paddy

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

Cotton crops are best grown in black soil. It is also known as black cotton soil. Black soil contains a very high proportion of calcium and magnesium and so cotton plants can obtain their necessary requirements. 

Lettuce and other plants with short roots can grow in clayey soil.
So, option D "Çotton" is the correct answer.

Multiple choice evs mud and stones soil types types of soil soil - types, uses and need for conservation

Which of the following crops are grown in loamy soil?

  1. Cereals

  2. Pulses

  3. Vegetable

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

Loamy soil is a mixture of various soil types. It has sand, silt and clay particles together. It has large air spaces inside it that allow free movement of air and water through it. 

Thee spaces also allow the roots to penetrate deep in the soil. Apart from this, it also contains the necessary minerals for proper growth and development.
So, option B "Pulses' is the correct answer.

Multiple choice evs mud and stones soil types types of soil soil - types, uses and need for conservation

Which of the following crop yields more if it is grown in clay and organic matter and having a good capacity to retain water ?

  1. Paddy

  2. Cotton

  3. Wheat

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Paddy crop yields more if it is grown in clay and organic matter and having a good capacity to retain water. Wheat crops yield more when it is grown in fine clayey soil because it is rich in humus and is very fertile. Cotton is grown in sandy and loamy soil, which drain water easily and hold plenty of air. Thus, the correct answer is A
Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

Which of the two aspects does diversification into allied productive activities include with respect to rural India? 

  1. Methodological shift such as a change in cropping patterns and occupational shift including a change into other activities such as livestock, poultry, fisheries etc.

  2. Occupational shift including a change into other activities such as livestock, poultry, fisheries etc. and Seasonal shift such as changing from Kharif to Rabi seasons.

  3. Methodological shift such as a change in cropping patterns and Seasonal shift such as changing from Kharif to Rabi seasons.

  4. Seasonal shift such as changing from Kharif to Rabi seasons and Spatial shift such as migration from rural to urban areas.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Diversification includes two aspects -one relates to change in cropping pattern and the other relates to a shift of the workforce from agriculture to other allied activities (livestock, poultry, fisheries etc.) and non-agriculture sector.

As agriculture is already overcrowded, a major proportion of the increasing labour force needs to find alternate employment opportunities in other non-farm sectors. The non-farm economy has several segments in it providing ample opportunities.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

Mixed farming refers to ___________.

  1. Changing crops from season to season

  2. Alternate growing of crops

  3. Cultivation with animal husbandry

  4. Growing many crops on the same field
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

C is the correct option.

Mixed farming is a type of farming which involves both the growing of crops and the raising of livestock. The cultivation of crops alongside the rearing of animals for meat or milk defines mixed farming. For example, a mixed farm may grow cereal crops such as wheat or rye and also keep cattle, sheep, pigs or poultry.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

What area of the farm economy of India did the 'Golden Revolution' try to overhaul?

  1. Horticulture

  2. Honey

  3. Rice

  4. Only A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In India, the period between 1991 to 2003 is termed as Golden Revolution.

Golden revolution is about Honey and Horticulture production. During this period there is a huge production of fruits, vegetables, honey and other horticulture products.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

From 'begging bowl' to 'bread basket'. The words apply to ______________.

  1. Indian agriculture

  2. New technology in Indian agriculture

  3. The reduction in population to meet food output

  4. Use of wasteland for farming
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase describes the transition of India from a food-importing nation dependent on foreign aid (the 'begging bowl') to a self-sufficient nation capable of feeding its population (the 'bread basket') due to the Green Revolution.

Multiple choice economics the state of the indian economy on the eve of independence diversification into productive activities policy of agriculture, industry and foreign trade under british rule cottage and small scale industries

Which of the following was a reason for high yield of cash crops in some parts of the country during the British rule?

  1. Better irrigation facilities

  2. Commercialization of agriculture

  3. Right use of fertilizers

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

The British encouraged the commercialization of agriculture to supply raw materials for their industries in Britain. This shift forced farmers to grow cash crops like cotton, jute, and indigo instead of food crops.