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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 geography human environment interactions: the tropical and the subtropical region plantation of crops agricultural nature of indian economy the nature of the indian economy part 1

In areas where the rainfall is low and irrigation facilities are inadequate,the land farming carried out there is known as ________.

  1. Shifting agriculture

  2. Wet -farming

  3. Dry farming

  4. Biological farming
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A type of farming practiced in arid areas without irrigation by planting drought-resistant crops or by employing moisture-enhancing techniques is called dry farming. Crops adapted to dry farming are usually smaller and quicker to mature than those grown under more humid conditions and are usually allotted more space. Dry farmed crops may include grapes, tomatoes, pumpkins, beans, etc.

Multiple choice geography human environment interactions: the tropical and the subtropical region plantation of crops agricultural nature of indian economy the nature of the indian economy part 1

The farming which is characterized by small and scattered land holding and with the use of primitive tools is called ____________.

  1. dry and wet farming

  2. subsistence farming

  3. shifting agriculture

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

Subsistence agriculture occurs when farmers grow food crops to feed themselves and their families. In subsistence agriculture, farm output is targeted to survival and is mostly for local requirements with little or no surplus trade.

Multiple choice geography human environment interactions: the tropical and the subtropical region plantation of crops agricultural nature of indian economy the nature of the indian economy part 1

What is the other name of slash and burn agriculture?

  1. Mixed agriculture

  2. Plantation agriculture

  3. Shifting Agriculture

  4. Subsistence agriculture
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shifting agriculture is a type agricultural practice where a plot of land is clean and cultivation is done for a couple of years. After a few years when the fertility level of the soil decreases they leave that plot and shift to some other land. This type of cultivation is named differently in different places. Shifting cultivation is also known as slash and burn agriculture.

Multiple choice geography human environment interactions: the tropical and the subtropical region plantation of crops agricultural nature of indian economy the nature of the indian economy part 1

Farmers in India mostly engaged in which type of farming?

  1. Shifting farming

  2. Plantation farming

  3. Dry and wet farming

  4. Intensive subsistence agriculture
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Farmers in India are mostly engaged in Intensive subsistence agriculture.
The term, ‘intensive subsistence agriculture’ is used to describe a type of agriculture characterised by high output per unit of land and relatively low output per worker. Although the nature of this agriculture has changed and in many areas now it is no more subsistence.

But despite changes, the term ‘intensive subsistence’ is still used today to describe those agricultural systems which are clearly more sophisticated than the primitive agriculture. Sometimes it is also known as ‘monsoon type of agriculture’.
Multiple choice geography human environment interactions: the tropical and the subtropical region plantation of crops agricultural nature of indian economy the nature of the indian economy part 1

Which of the following agricultural products, farmers can not export directly?

  1. Food grains

  2. Vegetables

  3. Flowers

  4. Fruits
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Food grains.

For exporting any commodity out of India, you need to go through many procedures that an ordinary farmer cannot handle by himself or herself.

First, being scattered individuals, farmers in general cannot produce a product at a scale needed for export, and cannot cope up with the elaborate and complex export procedures.

Second, most Indian farmers are smallholders with an average farm size of 1–2 hectares per family. In such cases, they have to produce crops every season to meet their own needs and to sell the small surplus in local markets immediately after harvest. They don’t have large surpluses needed for export.

Third, most foods are perishable in the short (vegetables, fruits) or medium term (grains) and as such they have to be sold to consumers before they rot. There are not adequate storage (cold storage) and refrigerated transport facilities to handle perishable goods in long transit.

Fourth, farmers are not organized into effective producer groups with a professional guidance and required infrastructure for export of commodities they produce. Only well-organized producer groups can bulk the products, process them well, add value wherever possible, organize all the permits and papers needed for export, and manage the prices for their raw and or processed products.

Multiple choice geography human environment interactions: the tropical and the subtropical region plantation of crops agricultural nature of indian economy the nature of the indian economy part 1

In which farming method the yield is low?

  1. intensive farming

  2. extensive farming

  3. commercial cultivation

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

Extensive Farming

Extensive farming= large area For farming but less people to do work. Surplus production because of less population. Extensive farming done with machinery.

Intensive farming= less area for agriculture with no of people engages more. Less production. Intensive farming done with mannualy.

India farming is Intensive farming because 54.4% of indian population work in agriculture farming.

Multiple choice geography human environment interactions: the tropical and the subtropical region plantation of crops agricultural nature of indian economy the nature of the indian economy part 1

Which of the following is NOT a plantation crop?

  1. Coconut

  2. Potato

  3. Oil Palm

  4. Cashew

  5. Rubber
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Potato.

Plantation crops are known as cash crops. These crops are mostly grown at tropical and subtropical areas. These crops are grown for sale but not for local consumption. such crops include rubber, coffee, tea, various oil seeds, sugar cane,etc.

Multiple choice geography human environment interactions: the tropical and the subtropical region plantation of crops agricultural nature of indian economy the nature of the indian economy part 1

Which of the following is the local name of shifting cultivation in Sri Lanka?

  1. Milpa

  2. Chitemene

  3. Chena

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

Shifting cultivation is a traditional practice of agriculture prevalent in various parts of Asia, Africa and South-America. It is known as lading in south-east Asia, milpa in Central America, Chitemene or tavy in Africa and Chena in Sri Lanka. In India it has different local names like dhya, penda, bewar, nevad, Jhum, podu.

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 plantation of crops agricultural nature of indian economy human environment interactions: the tropical and the subtropical region three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

Which of the following is not a problem created by the Green Revolution?

  1. Conflict between large and small farmers

  2. Conflict between industrial workers and farm workers

  3. Conflict between owners and tenant farmers

  4. Conflict between employers and employees on agricultural farms
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution primarily addressed agricultural productivity. While it caused social conflicts between different classes of farmers (large vs. small, owners vs. tenants), it did not directly create a conflict between industrial and agricultural workers.

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 plantation of crops agricultural nature of indian economy human environment interactions: the tropical and the subtropical region three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

The _____ revolution helped farmers to produce higher level of foodgrains and non-foodgrains on the same plot of land.

  1. Blue

  2. White

  3. Green

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

Green revolution was introduced as a package programme with seed-water-fertilizer-pesticide-technology components. It was launched in Kharif of 1966-67. Its main objective was to attain self-sufficiency in food by 1970-71. This programme was mainly launched to increase the productivity of food grains by adopting latest varieties of inputs of crops. The green revolution helped farmers to produce higher level of food grains and non-food grains on the same plot of land.

Multiple choice geography external forces - responsible for changes the soil soil erosion (geo) soil erosion, soil conservation and uses of soil

Ploughing along the places of same elevation is known as _____.

  1. Terrace farming

  2. Strip cropping

  3. Contour ploughing

  4. Plantation farming
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ploughing along the contour lines can decelerate the flow of water down the slopes. This is called contour ploughing. Contours act like bunds. Terraces are levelled into step-like small fields with even slope.

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture plantation of crops cash crops of india animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

'Green Revolution' means ____________.

  1. Using green manure

  2. Raising more crops

  3. High-yielding variety programme

  4. Green vegetation
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Green revolution refers to the introduction of a high yielding variety of seeds and increased use of fertilizer and irrigation methods. It took place during the 1960 s especially 1965 onwards.
It was aimed at providing an increase in production to make India self-sufficient in food grains.

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture plantation of crops cash crops of india animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

Green Revolution was in the field of ________.

  1. milk

  2. agriculture

  3. fish

  4. eggs
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The green revolution refers to an unexpected and revolutionary spurt in the production of crops . A significant increase in agricultural productivity resulting from the introduction of high yield variety of seeds , the use of pesticides and improved management techniques. Green Revolution is in the field of agriculture.
Milk - white revolution
Eggs - silver revolution
Fish - blue revolution
Oil seeds - yellow revolution
Bio-diesel - black revolution
Horticulture - golden revolution
Tomato and Meat - red revolution

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture plantation of crops cash crops of india animal husbandry and fishery cattle farming agriculture sector

The impact of Green Revolution was felt most in case of ____ production.

  1. wheat

  2. rice

  3. pulses

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

The Green Revolution in India was a period when agriculture in India increased its yields due to improved agronomic technology. This revolution allowed to overcome poor agricultural productivity.
It started in India in the early 1960s and led to an increase in food grain production mainly in states such as Punjab, Haryana, UP during the early phase. 

The main development was higher-yielding varieties of wheat.