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Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - iii : cash crops agricultural seasons and crops cash crops plantation of crops

Which one of the following cities is known for the coffee and tea plantations?

  1. Shimla

  2. Mount abu

  3. Ooty

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

  • Ooty also known as Udhagamandalam is located in the Indian state of Tamilnadu. It is famous for the coffee and tea plantations.
  • It is a famous hill station attracting many tourists due to its natural beauty. It is situated in the Nilgiri hills which are known as Blue Mountains.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - iii : cash crops agricultural seasons and crops cash crops plantation of crops

Which one of the following soils is suitable for the cultivation of tea?

  1. Red soil

  2. Black soil

  3. Alluvial soil

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

Mountain soil is best suitable for cultivation of soil. As the name denotes, this soil comes from mountain slopes. It is considered to be one of the best type of soil, rich in nutrients. The soil should be gently rolled so as to prevent waterlogging. Virgin forest soils containing a good amount of iron and humus are the best ones.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - iii : cash crops agricultural seasons and crops cash crops plantation of crops

India is the larger producer as well as the consumer of __________.

  1. Corn

  2. Pulses

  3. Barley

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

  • India is the world's largest pulse producer accounting for 27-28 per cent of global pulse production. It is also the largest consumer of pulses. 
  • Madhya Pradesh is India’s largest pulse producing state, which accounts for 23% of total pulse production in the country.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - iii : cash crops agricultural seasons and crops cash crops plantation of crops

Which among the following monoculture crops provide(s) immediate cash to the farmers?
1. Tea in Assam
2. Rubber in Africa
3. Sugarcane in Malaysia
4. Coffee in Brazil
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 3 and 4

  4. 1 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tea in Assam and Coffee in Brazil are mono-culture crops provides immediate cash to the farmers.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - iii : cash crops agricultural seasons and crops cash crops plantation of crops

For which crop production is 'Sao Paulo' famous?

  1. Cotton

  2. Maize

  3. Coffee

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

Sao Paulo is the municipality located in the southeast of Brazil. The expansion of coffee production was the most important factor in the growth of Sao Paulo. It has become the region's chief export crop and also yielded good revenue.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - iii : cash crops agricultural seasons and crops cash crops plantation of crops


Among the different types of coffee, __________ coffee is considered to be the best.

  1. Robusta

  2. Arabica

  3. Liberian

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

Arabica
Coffea arabica, also known as the Arabian coffee, "coffee shrub of Arabia", "mountain coffee", or "arabica coffee", is a species of Coffea. It is believed to be the first species of coffee to be cultivated, and is the dominant cultivar, representing some 60% of global production.