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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 civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

The agricultural season between March to June is called the ______________.

  1. kharif season

  2. rabi season

  3. zaid sason

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Zaid season:
. It falls in between the rabi and kharif seasons. (March and June)
. It’s a short season during the summer months.
. Major crops grown are: watermelon, muskmelon, cucumbers, vegetables and fodder crops.
Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Paddy, maize, millet, cottton are what type of crops?

  1. Kharif

  2. Rabi

  3. Zaid

  4. Both a and b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Kharif Crops
The word “Kharif” is Arabic for autumn since the season coincides with the beginning of autumn or winter. Kharif crops also are known as monsoon crops. These are the crops that are cultivated in the monsoon season. The Kharif season differs in every state of the country but is generally from June to September. These crops are usually sown at the beginning of the monsoon season around June and harvested by September or October. Rice, maize, bajra, ragi, soybean, groundnut, cotton are all Kharif types crops. 
Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Which of the following are the technological reforms of agriculture?

  1. Mechanization, irrigation

  2. Improved seed, Chemical fertilizer, Insecticides

  3. Media Campaign, Agricultural research

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
The following technological reforms introduced by the government in the interest of farmers after independence are as follows:

1.IMPROVED TOOLS AND MECHANISATION: The animal drawn plough is now gradually been replaced by tractors with detachable parts like Harrow, tiller and other parts for harvesting.

2. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION: The technological Revolution has also benefited agriculture sector. Farmers are not able to take their surplus farm produce to the market.

3. IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT: Under the five year plans extension of irrigation facilities has received great emphasis. The objective is not only to create the potential but also to increase its utilisation.

4. SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETINS: special weather bulletins are now being broadcasted and telecast over radio and television respectively. These bulletins have greatly benefited the farmers in scheduling their crop production programs.

5. CERTIFIED AND QUALITY SEED DISTRIBUTION:

The seeds are now standardized based on climate and soil condition with changes from place to place and time to time. Some of the seeds called High Yielding Varieties(HYV) have been included under the technology mission for distribution among farmers.
Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Due to Globalisation, the ________ of agriculture have changed.

  1. Proportion

  2. Types

  3. Forms

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

The primary means by which low-income people increase their incomes and hence their food security is through increased employment. It is agricultural growth that reduces poverty, and agriculture's impact is dependent on growth rates that are considerably higher than population growth rates.

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Gujarat is the largest producer of ________.

  1. Cotton

  2. Sugarcane

  3. Saffron

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

Gujarat is the main producer of tobacco, cotton, and groundnuts in India. Other major crops produced are rice, wheat, jawar, bajra, maize, tur, and gram. Gujarat has an agricultural economy. The total crop area amounts to more than one-half of the total land area.

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

With reference to the area devoted to its cultivation pulses hold the third place in India. Which crops occupy the first and second places respectively?

  1. Rice and Wheat

  2. Rice and Cotton

  3. Jowar and Cotton

  4. Jowar and Bajara
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A Correct answer
Explanation
rice
This was due to deficient rainfall and drought conditions in the country. Even so, rice is the most cultivated crop in India. India is the world's second-largest producer of rice, behind China. Rice was cultivated on an area of around 32.5 million hectares during the fiscal year 2002-2003.

Wheat: This is the second most important cereal crop. It is the main food crop, in north and north-western part of the country.
Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Which is of the following is incorrect?

  1. Special schemes have been started to promote export of agro-products
  2. India has been a big importer of food grains especially since $1990s$

  3. High yielding varieties programme has resulted in improvement in production and productivity of food grains in India

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The incorrect statement is that India has been a big importer of food grains especially since $1990s$, India is self-sufficient in food grains. It is only in case of crop failures India becomes a net importer of food grains.

Multiple choice evs a seeds tells a farmer's story manure manures and fertilisers water absorption organ

Which of these crops do not require nitrogen fertilizer?

  1. Corn

  2. Soyabean

  3. Grass

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

Soya bean is a legume. Leguminous plants contain root nodules. Nitrogen fixing bacteria rhizobium is present in the root nodules of leguminous plants which fix the nitrogen naturally. So, it does not require an outer supplement for nitrogen or nitrogen fertilizer.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Soyabean'.

Multiple choice elements of business joint stock company 1 - definition, classification, advantages and disadvantages meaning and features of joint stock company concept, features, advantages and disadvantages of joint stock company ownership structures - joint stock company

_____________ are formed by small farmers to work jointly and thereby enjoy the benefits of large scale farming.

  1. Co-operative farming societies

  2. Co-operative marketing societies

  3. Co-operative credit societies

  4. Consumers' co-operative societies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Co-operative farming societies are formed by small farmers to pool their resources, land, and labor to achieve the economies of scale associated with large-scale farming.

Multiple choice zoology human influences on the environment carbon cycle ozone layer depletion and causes depletion of ozone layer

Methane gas producing field is

  1. Wheat field

  2. Paddy field

  3. Cotton field

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

Paddy or the rice fields are water-logged to allow the growth of the rice crops. Due to the respiration, the carbon dioxide is released in heavy amounts by the bacteria present in the water-logged soil. However, as the season progresses, the methane-releasing bacteria are seen to occupy the paddy field. Together with the carbon dioxide, the methane becomes a greenhouse gas resulting in global warming

So, the correct answer is 'Paddy field'

Multiple choice zoology human influences on the environment carbon cycle ozone layer depletion and causes depletion of ozone layer

Major source of methane in India is

  1. Rice fields

  2. Sugarcane plantation

  3. Wheat fields

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

In India, paddy or rice cultivation is done across the different regions and in different seasons. The availability of the monsoon and irrigation facility further promote the paddy cultivation. The paddy cultivation occurs in water logged condition and favours the release of methane after the bacteria has respired aerobically. So, the methane release in the country is largely due to the rice fields. Sugarcane plantations, wheat fields and fruit orchard do not need water-logged condition.

So, the correct answer is 'Rice fields'

Multiple choice geography africa - location, political divisions and physical features study of africa africa africa - the central continent cocoa cultivation in ghana

Egypt is famous for growing _________.

  1. wheat

  2. maize

  3. cotton

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

'Egyptian cotton, clover, berseem, is the major winter forage crop cultivated in the Nile Valley and Delta. Various fiber crops, cereals, sugar, legumes, fruits, and vegetables are grown in Egypt. The agricultural area of Egypt is contained in regions near the Nile and its delta.'

Multiple choice geography africa - location, political divisions and physical features study of africa africa africa - the central continent cocoa cultivation in ghana

Tick the correct answer:
Egypt is famous for growing _________.

  1. wheat

  2. maize

  3. cotton

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

Egyptian Cotton , clover, is the major winter forage crop cultivated in the Nile Valley and delta. Various fiber crops, cereals, sugar, legumes, fruits and vegetables are grown in Egypt. The agricultural area of Egypt is contained to regions near the Nile and its delta