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Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

What is the major source of fresh water in India?

  1. Lakes

  2. Pokhars

  3. Ground Water

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

Ground water and surface waters are the major sources of Fresh water in India. Ground water is the water present beneath the earth's surface which can be extracted through various ways.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

What does FCI stand for?

  1. Fare Corporation of India

  2. Food Commission of India

  3. Food Company of India

  4. Food Corporation of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

FCI stands for the Food Corporation of India, which is a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

Which among the following is considered to be the basic for development of agriculture?

  1. Climate

  2. Soil

  3. Minerals

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

All life on earth is either contained in or springs forth from the soil. In natural systems, when water is available and sunlight shines on photosynthetic green leaves, the soil and the air provide all else that is required for plant growth.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

In India the problem of utilisation of agricultural wastes is in _______.

  1. Conversion of cellulose into sugar

  2. Conversion of bran into molasses

  3. Conversion of starch into alcohol

  4. Conversion of sugar into carbohydrates
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In India the problem of utilisation of agricultural wastes is in conversion of cellulose into sugar.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

After imposition of ceilings on the land-holdings in India, the total surplus are distributed. It has been of the order of _______.

  1. $2.18$ million hectares
  2. $2.98$ million hectares
  3. $5.58$ million hectares
  4. $10$ million hectares
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

After imposition of ceilings on the landholding in India, it is estimated that 2.98 million hectares of land had been declared surplus of which 2.18 million hectares has been distributed to 5.58 million beneficiaries.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

The revolution in agriculture that took place in 1966 is called _________.

  1. white revolution

  2. green revolution

  3. yellow revolution

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
"Green revolution:

   Green revolution refers to the initial step taken by the government during the 1960s to increase the crop production by introducing high yielding plants; high amount of fertilizers and pesticides; and modern irrigation methods.

Different types of framing:

The following are the different types of farming employed in crop cultivation:

Extensive farming: It is a type of farming in which huge amount of land is used for cultivation.
Intensive farming: It is the type of farming in which high manpower, capital, and the large area of land is used for cultivation.
Mixed farming: It is a type of farming in which along with crop cultivation, animal such as cattle, hen, goat, etc., are reared.
Multiple cropping: It is a type of farming in which one or more crop is grown in one season in one land."
Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

What is the major objective of Intensive Agriculture district Programme, 1960?

  1. To provide seeds and fertilizers

  2. To impart technical knowledge

  3. To suggest adoptable innovations

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

  • IADP stands for Intensive Agriculture Development program and is launched in the year 1960.
  • The main aim was to provide loan for seeds and fertilizers to farmers, to impart technical knowledge and to suggest adaptable innovations.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was established in _______.

  1. Pune

  2. Bangalore

  3. Mumbai

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

  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was established in New Delhi
  • The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education. It was established on 16 July 1929.

Multiple choice geography agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural policy in india indian agriculture problem and policies problems of indian agriculture

Which of the following methods are used to restrict soil erosion?
A.  Ploughing along contour lines
B.  Strip cropping.
C.  Jhumming
D.  Mixed fanning

  1. A and B

  2. A and C

  3. B and D

  4. B and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Ploughing along contour lines prevents soil erosion.
  • Contour lines create water breaks which helps in non formation of gullies during water runoff.


  • Strip cropping is a type of cropping technique practiced to reduce wind speed
  • Strip farming is nothing but the growing of crops in strips that are oriented normal to the winds flowing in the region.