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Which one of the following is not a correct pair

  1. Cornish = English breed

  2. Cochin = Mediterranean breed

  3. Leghorn = Asiatic breed

  4. New hampshire = American breed


Correct Option: A

________ came from Europe to India.

  1. Chilli

  2. Coriander

  3. Carrot

  4. Cabbage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cabbage is a leafy green biennial plant. From Europe, the variants of it was cultivated to Asia and Americas. It came to India around 14th century. India is the second largest producer of cabbage. Chilli came from Mexico to India. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

All of the following are originally grown in India except ______.

  1. Mango

  2. Banana

  3. Orange

  4. Pea


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mango is originally grown in southern Asia, specifically in Burma and eastern India. It is an edible fruit. Banana is originally from South East Asia, mainly from India. It is rich source of vitamins, magnesium and calcium. Orange is a citrus fruit. It is originated in southeastern Asia, specifically in southern China and northeastern India. It is rich in vitamin C. Pea is native to western Asia and North Africa. It is an edible seed.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Which of the following crops are originally from India?

  1. Banana

  2. Radish

  3. Brinjal

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Banana is a perennial plant. It is originally from South East Asia, mainly from India. It is rich source of vitamins, magnesium and calcium. Radish is a root vegetable. It is originated in India, Asia. It is used as salad. Brinjal is originally found Southern India and Sri Lanka. It is a herbaceous plant. It is rich in potassium, vitamin, fibre and some flavonoids.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Which of the following food crop came from other countries?

  1. Potato

  2. Tomato

  3. Green chilli

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Potato is originated in the area of southern Peru and extreme northwestern Bolivia. It is an edible tuber which contains high amount of carbohydrates. Tomato is originated from Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador. It is an edible fruit. It is used in making salads, juice, sauces. Green chillies are originated in Mexico. It is used to spice up the food. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Which of the following crop is originated in Africa?

  1. Chilli

  2. Bhindi

  3. Pea

  4. Potato


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chilli is originated in Mexico. It is used as both food and medicine. It is used to spice up the food. Bhindi is originated in West Africa and South Asian. It is used as vegetables in many countries. Pea is originated in western Asia and North Africa. It is an edible seed. Potatoes come from northern Spain. It is an edible tuber.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Settled agriculture began around

  1. 1000 B.C.

  2. 8000 B.C.

  3. 4000 B.C.

  4. 1500 B.C.


Correct Option: C

Which of the following is the use of lichens in case of pollution?

  1. They treat the polluted water.

  2. They act as bioindicators of air pollution.

  3. They promote pollution.

  4. Lichens are not related with pollution.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lichens are most sensitive to sulphur dioxide pollution and do not grow in areas with high levels of air pollution. Hence, Lichens are an important indicators of air pollution.

The earth's atmospheric window is in the:

  1. Ultraviolet region

  2. Visible region

  3. Infrared region

  4. Polar regions


Correct Option: C

Lichens are described as indicator of 

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Soil pollution

  4. Agricultural productivity


Correct Option: A