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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

In areas where the rainfall is low and irrigation facilities are inadequate,the land farming carried out there is known as ________.

  1. Shifting agriculture

  2. Wet -farming

  3. Dry farming

  4. Biological farming
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A type of farming practiced in arid areas without irrigation by planting drought-resistant crops or by employing moisture-enhancing techniques is called dry farming. Crops adapted to dry farming are usually smaller and quicker to mature than those grown under more humid conditions and are usually allotted more space. Dry farmed crops may include grapes, tomatoes, pumpkins, beans, etc.

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

The farming which is characterized by small and scattered land holding and with the use of primitive tools is called ____________.

  1. dry and wet farming

  2. subsistence farming

  3. shifting agriculture

  4. intensive farming
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Subsistence agriculture occurs when farmers grow food crops to feed themselves and their families. In subsistence agriculture, farm output is targeted to survival and is mostly for local requirements with little or no surplus trade.

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

What is the other name of slash and burn agriculture?

  1. Mixed agriculture

  2. Plantation agriculture

  3. Shifting Agriculture

  4. Subsistence agriculture
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shifting agriculture is a type agricultural practice where a plot of land is clean and cultivation is done for a couple of years. After a few years when the fertility level of the soil decreases they leave that plot and shift to some other land. This type of cultivation is named differently in different places. Shifting cultivation is also known as slash and burn agriculture.

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

Farmers in India mostly engaged in which type of farming?

  1. Shifting farming

  2. Plantation farming

  3. Dry and wet farming

  4. Intensive subsistence agriculture
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D Correct answer
Explanation
Farmers in India are mostly engaged in Intensive subsistence agriculture.
The term, ‘intensive subsistence agriculture’ is used to describe a type of agriculture characterised by high output per unit of land and relatively low output per worker. Although the nature of this agriculture has changed and in many areas now it is no more subsistence.

But despite changes, the term ‘intensive subsistence’ is still used today to describe those agricultural systems which are clearly more sophisticated than the primitive agriculture. Sometimes it is also known as ‘monsoon type of agriculture’.
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

Organic farming is a system which avoids or largely excludes the use of __________.

  1. Synthetic fertilizers

  2. Pesticides

  3. Hormones

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Organic farming is defined by the exclusion of synthetic inputs, including chemical fertilizers, synthetic pesticides, and growth-regulating hormones, to maintain soil health and ecological balance.

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 of the following agricultural products, farmers can not export directly?

  1. Food grains

  2. Vegetables

  3. Flowers

  4. Fruits
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Food grains.

For exporting any commodity out of India, you need to go through many procedures that an ordinary farmer cannot handle by himself or herself.

First, being scattered individuals, farmers in general cannot produce a product at a scale needed for export, and cannot cope up with the elaborate and complex export procedures.

Second, most Indian farmers are smallholders with an average farm size of 1–2 hectares per family. In such cases, they have to produce crops every season to meet their own needs and to sell the small surplus in local markets immediately after harvest. They don’t have large surpluses needed for export.

Third, most foods are perishable in the short (vegetables, fruits) or medium term (grains) and as such they have to be sold to consumers before they rot. There are not adequate storage (cold storage) and refrigerated transport facilities to handle perishable goods in long transit.

Fourth, farmers are not organized into effective producer groups with a professional guidance and required infrastructure for export of commodities they produce. Only well-organized producer groups can bulk the products, process them well, add value wherever possible, organize all the permits and papers needed for export, and manage the prices for their raw and or processed products.

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 of the following is the aim of organic farming?

  1. To produce crop with high nutritional value

  2. To maintain and improve long term fertility and sustainability of farmland

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The aim of organic farming is to establish and maintain soil-plant, plant- animal and animal soil interdependence and to create a sustainable agro- ecological system based on local resources, approaching in this way the concept of functional integrity of systems. Organic farming uses environmentally friendly methods of crop and livestock production, without use of synthetic fertilizers, growth hormones, growth enhancing antibiotics, synthetic pesticides or gene manipulation. Nevertheless, organic livestock farming is not a production method which solves all problems in livestock production sustainability. As of today, it is largely seen primarily as a production method for a specific premium market requiring special management qualifications. Its high capability for meeting increased consumer demand for environmentally friendly products is associated with better quality of products alongside animal welfare.

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

In which farming method the yield is low?

  1. intensive farming

  2. extensive farming

  3. commercial cultivation

  4. plantation agriculture
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Extensive Farming

Extensive farming= large area For farming but less people to do work. Surplus production because of less population. Extensive farming done with machinery.

Intensive farming= less area for agriculture with no of people engages more. Less production. Intensive farming done with mannualy.

India farming is Intensive farming because 54.4% of indian population work in agriculture farming.

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 of the following is a new bio-fertilizers?

  1. Green Blue Algae

  2. Nitrates

  3. Compost

  4. Farmyard manure
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Blue Green Algae
Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Azospirillum and blue green algae(BGA) have been traditionally used as Biofertilizers. Rhizobiuminoculant is used for leguminous crops such as pulses. Azotobacter can be used with crops like wheat, maize, mustard, cotton, potato and other vegetable crops.

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

The largest area under plantation in India is in _______.

  1. Kerala

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Assam
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The largest area under plantation in India is in Assam. Assam produces the largest volume of tea from India. It's renowned for its strong, malty black teas.