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Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

Which districts are known for black gram production in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Chennai, Krishnagiri and Vellore

  2. Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur and Cuddalore

  3. Dharmapuri, Dindigul and Kanyakumari

  4. Villupuram, Madurai and Theni
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Black gram is one of the important pulses grown in both Kharif and Rabi seasons.
  • This crop was extensively grown in Nagapattinam, Thiruvarur, Cuddalore, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Villupuram districts.
Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

Which is the dominant commercial crop cultivated in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tobacco

  2. Sugarcane

  3. Oilseeds

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

  • Sugarcane is the most important commercial crop grown in Tamil Nadu. 
  • Villupuram, Erode, Cuddalore, Thiruvannamalai, Vellore, Perambalur, Thanjavur, Dharmapuri, Namakkal and Salem districts are the major sugarcane producing areas of the state.

Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

Tobacco is widely grown in Dindigul, Theni and _____ district.

  1. Thirunelveli

  2. Cuddalore

  3. Villupuram

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

Tobacco is widely grown in Dindigul, Theni and Madurai district.

Tobacco is cultivated in around 10000 ha of area in Tamil Nadu. The crop is transplanted during September–October and harvested in January–February. Sun-cured tobacco varieties are transplanted from mid October to mid December. High quality cheroot tobacco types are transplanted in November and December months.

Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

Coimbatore and Erode districts are known for their _____ production.

  1. Mangoes

  2. Jackfruits

  3. Bananas

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

Coimbatore and Erode districts are known for their Banana production.

According to the state's agriculture department, the average banana yield in Tamil Nadu is 100 metric tonnes per hectare, against a national average of 37 metric tonnes. The state's annual banana production is 6.2 million tonnes, with 300,000 hectares under cultivation.

Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

Pepper production is confined to the warm and wet slopes of _____ and _____ districts of Tamil Nadu.

  1. Cuddalore and Kanyakumari

  2. Kanyakumari and Thirunelveli

  3. Kanyakumari and Coimbatore

  4. Kanyakumari and Villupuram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pepper production is confined to the warm and wet slopes of Kanyakumari and Thirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu.

Pepper crop are cultivated in mountainous areas like Kanyakumari, Nilgiris, Keelbhavaniin Tamil Nadu. Grows well in well drained soil. In clay, sandy lands, the crop does not grow well. If the soil pH is between 4.5 to 6.6 is better

Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

Namakkal, Erode, Coimbatore and Salem are known as _____ hub of Tamil Nadu.

  1. Industrial

  2. Horticulture

  3. Floriculture

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

Namakkal, Erode, Coimbatore, and Salem are famous for their high concentration of poultry farms, making this region the 'Poultry Hub' of Tamil Nadu.