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Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Gujarat is the largest producer of ________.

  1. Cotton

  2. Sugarcane

  3. Saffron

  4. Jute
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarat is the main producer of tobacco, cotton, and groundnuts in India. Other major crops produced are rice, wheat, jawar, bajra, maize, tur, and gram. Gujarat has an agricultural economy. The total crop area amounts to more than one-half of the total land area.

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

With reference to the area devoted to its cultivation pulses hold the third place in India. Which crops occupy the first and second places respectively?

  1. Rice and Wheat

  2. Rice and Cotton

  3. Jowar and Cotton

  4. Jowar and Bajara
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Explanation
rice
This was due to deficient rainfall and drought conditions in the country. Even so, rice is the most cultivated crop in India. India is the world's second-largest producer of rice, behind China. Rice was cultivated on an area of around 32.5 million hectares during the fiscal year 2002-2003.

Wheat: This is the second most important cereal crop. It is the main food crop, in north and north-western part of the country.
Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Which is of the following is incorrect?

  1. Special schemes have been started to promote export of agro-products
  2. India has been a big importer of food grains especially since $1990s$

  3. High yielding varieties programme has resulted in improvement in production and productivity of food grains in India

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The incorrect statement is that India has been a big importer of food grains especially since $1990s$, India is self-sufficient in food grains. It is only in case of crop failures India becomes a net importer of food grains.

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

Which of the following States is called the "Garden of Spices"?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Kerala

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kerala.

Kerala is well known for its spices in India. I have visited one spice garden during Munnar visit. It was really awesome where you can find various kind of spices. 

Multiple choice civics the nature of the indian economy part 1 three phases of indian agriculture cash crops of india agricultural nature of indian economy plantation of crops

What is the best source of pure cellulose?

  1. Coir

  2. Cotton fibre

  3. Jute fibre

  4. Hemp
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cotton fiber.
Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. The cellulose content of cotton fiber is 90%, that of wood is 40–50%, and that of dried hemp is approximately 57%. Cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and paper.

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

Horticulture means:

  1. Growing of fruits and vegetables

  2. Primitive farming

  3. Growing of wheat

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Horticulture is the science and art of cultivating  fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants. It also includes plant conservation, landscape restoration, soil management, landscape and garden design, construction, and maintenance.

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

Leading producer of coffee is ______.

  1. Brazil

  2. India

  3. Russia

  4. America
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer. In 2016, Brazil produced a staggering 2,595,000 metric tons of coffee beans. It is not a new development, as Brazil has been the highest global producer of coffee beans for over 150 years.

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

Golden fibre refers to ______.

  1. Tea

  2. Cotton

  3. Jute

  4. Hemp
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jute is considered as the golden fibre. It is so called because of its shiny brown colour. It is most affordable natural fibre and is 100% biodegradable. It is made of cellulose and lignin plant material. Fertile region necessary for jute production is shared by India and Bangladesh.

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 one of the following is a rabi crop?

  1. Rice

  2. Gram

  3. Millets

  4. Cotton
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Gram is an example of the crop grown in Rabi season. It is also called as spring or winter crop. It is usually harvested in the month of October and harvested by the end of March or April.

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 one of the following describes a system of agriculture where a single crop is grown on a large area?

  1. Shifting Agriculture

  2. Plantation Agriculture

  3. Horticulture

  4. Intensive Agriculture
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Plantation agriculture is a system of agriculture where a single crop is grown on a large area. This type of farming involves the growing and processing of a single cash crop. The plantation is organized on an efficient basis. The land is devoted to a single crop and the entire production is exported. The output of plantation crop is greatly influenced by monopolistic control.