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Questions Related to agricultural seasons and crops

Arabica and Robusta are varieties of ________.

  1. Tea

  2. Coffee

  3. Rice

  4. Wheat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Arabica and Robusta are two varieties of coffee. There are around 100 species of coffee. Robusta has a taste of burnt tire which is due to more amount of caffeine present in Robusta. It has around 2.7% which is double to that of Arabica which has only 1.5% of caffeine. 

The largest tea producing country in the world is ________.

  1. India

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Nepal

  4. Myanmar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has the world's largest area under tea and it produces 28.3% of the world' production. At present India is the fourth largest exporter of tea after Kenya, China and Sri Lanka.

Tea is abundantly grown in ________.

  1. Maharashtra and Gujarat

  2. Orissa and Andhra Pradesh

  3. Assam and West Bengal

  4. Assam and Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tea is one of the important cash crops in India. Largest tea producers of India are Assam and West Bengal with 2/3rd of total production of India. 

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

  1. Shimla

  2. Mount abu

  3. Ooty

  4. Srinagar


Correct Option: C
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.

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


Correct Option: D
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.

Which of the following states in India is a major producer of tea?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Assam

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tea is one of the important cash crops in India. Largest tea producers of India are Assam and West Bengal with 2/3rd of total production of India. 

Name the two beverage crops produced in India.

  1. Tea and Grapes

  2. Tea and Coffee

  3. Corn and Rice

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Beverage is a drink other than water for human consumption. Among the given options tea and coffee are examples of beverages.

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

  1. Corn

  2. Pulses

  3. Barley  

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
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.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Where is India's most prized tea grown?

  1. Nilgiris

  2. Munnar

  3. Jorhat

  4. Darjeeling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Costing around Rs. 1 lakh per kg. Mokaibari Tea has become one of the most expensive tea. It is grown by Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling.