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Which one of the following is the richest source of vegetarian protein?

  1. Gram

  2. Soybean

  3. Wheat

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

The soybean or Glycine max is a species of legume widely grown for its edible bean. The plant is classed as an oilseed rather than a pulse by the UN food and agricultural organization. Soybeans are considered by many agencies to be a source of complete protein. A complete protein is one that contains significant amounts of all the essential amino acids that must be provided to the human body, because of the body's inability to synthesize them. For this reason, soy is a good source of protein, amongst many others, for vegetarians and vegans or for people who want to reduce the amount of meat they eat. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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Crops which are grown in rainy seasons are

  1. Kharif crops

  2. Rabi crops

  3. Seasonal crops

  4. Annual crops
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The crops that are sown in the rainy season are called Kharif crops (also known as the summer or monsoon crop) in India. Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains in July, during the southwest monsoon season. The main monsoon season in India runs from June to September. The Kharif crops include rice, maize, sorghum, pearl millet/bajra, finger millet/ragi (cereals), arhar (pulses), soybean, groundnut (oilseeds), cotton etc. 

Multiple choice evs farming brings prosperity agriculture and types of crops crop management management of crops in india

Which one of the following are Kharif crops?

  1. Paddy and maize

  2. Wheat and legumes

  3. Legumes and maize

  4. Maize and wheat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The crops that are sown in the rainy season are called Kharif crops (also known as the summer or monsoon crop) in India. Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains in July, during the southwest monsoon season. The Kharif crops include rice or paddy, maize, sorghum, pearl millet/bajra, finger millet/ragi (cereals), arhar (pulses), soybean, groundnut (oilseeds), cotton etc. Since paddy needs a lot of water for its growth, it is grown and cultivated in the rainy season. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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In which part of India jute is grown?

  1. Assam

  2. West Bengal

  3. Bihar

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

Jute is a crop which grows in hot and humid climate. It also requires heavy rainfall. West Bengal is the largest producer of jute in India. Bihar is the second largest producer and Assam is the third largest jute producer in India. Thus the correct answer is option D.

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Separation of seeds from cotton fibers is called as

  1. Winnowing

  2. Threading

  3. Ginning

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

Cotton plants are grown in cotton fields where cotton ids obtained. From nearby gins. Gins are the areas where the fields, cotton is taken to cotton goes through a dryer to reduce the moisture content. It is then taken to cleaning equipment to remove the foreign matter.  Thus, the quality of cotton fibre is improved. This process is called ginning.

So, option C is the correct answer.

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Rabi crops are grown during

  1. June- October

  2. October- March

  3. November- April

  4. September- March
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Rabi crops refer to agricultural crops sown in winter and harvested in the spring. These crops are sown around mid-november after the monsoon rains are over, and harvesting begins in April/May. Their main source of water is rainwater that has percolated into the ground; they require irrigation. Rabi season crops are called winter season crops. The examples of rabi crops in India are wheat, barley, mustard, sesame and peas.
So, the correct answer is option B.
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Maize is grown during the month of _____________

  1. March to June

  2. October to March

  3. June to September

  4. March to May
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • The crops which are sown in the rainy season are called as Kharif crops. The rainy season in India is generally from June to September. Paddy, maize, soybean, groundnut, cotton, etc.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C. 
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Name the rabi crop which is harvested early, compared to the other crops.

  1. Mustard

  2. Cumin

  3. Gram

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

  • The crops which are grown during the winter season (October-March) are called Rabi crops. Examples of rabi crops are wheat, gram, pea, mustard and linseed. 
  • Peas are harvested early, as they are ready early. Indian markets are flooded with green peas from January to March, peaking in February. 


Therefore, the correct answer is option D.