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Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

The season of Sornavari starts in _____ and ends in _____.

  1. March, August

  2. February, September

  3. May, October

  4. June, November
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sornavari season in Tamil Nadu typically corresponds to the period from May to October, which is a specific timeframe for certain crop cycles.

Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

Which state is a pioneer in linking of rivers?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Punjab
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Tamil Nadu is a pioneer in linking of rivers.
Kaveri–Vaigai Link Canal Project is a project envisioned by Government of Tamil Nadu, linking Kaveri and Vaigai rivers.

Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

_____ irrigation is the most prominent type in the basins of Kaveri and Tamiravaruni.

  1. Canal

  2. Lakes

  3. Wells

  4. Borewell
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Explanation

Canal irrigation is the most prominent type in the basins of Kaveri and Tamiravaruni.

kaveri is situated in the Kodagu District in Karnataka and the river usually runs in a southeastern itinerary across the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The river flows over the southern Deccan terrains across the plains in the southeast and pours into the Bay of Bengal through two major outlets.

Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

What are the main sources of irrigation in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Canals

  2. Tanks

  3. Wells

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation
Water is an important determinant factor of production of crops in agriculture sector. Intensive and extensive cultivation of land depend mainly on the availability of water. Medium and minor irrigation schemes are implemented in the state for augmenting the irrigation for agriculture. The various sources of irrigation are canals, tanks, tube wells, Open wells and springs.
Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

Market, local assistance, government subsidy and incentives are called _____ factors influencing agriculture.

  1. Social

  2. Physical

  3. Economic

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Economic factors influencing agriculture include:

1. Market
2. Loan assistance
3. Government subsidy and incentives

Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

_____, built around first century, is still in use and considered to be the oldest water-regulatory structure in the world.

  1. Kalingarayan

  2. Thadapalli

  3. Kallanai

  4. None of these
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Kallanai built around first century, is still in use and considered to be the oldest water-regulatory structure in the world.

Kallanai Dam built in the 2nd century AD, is one of the oldest dams in the world. It straddles the Kaveri river in Tamil Nadu, India. The Indian ruler Karikala Chola of the Chola Dynasty is credited with the construction of this dam.

Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

What is the name for kharif season in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Sornavari

  2. Samba

  3. Navarai

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Sornavari is the name of Kharif season in Tamil Nadu.

 Kharif and Rabi crop seasons are based on the monsoon. The kharif cropping season is from July –October during the south-west monsoon and the Rabi cropping season is from October-March (winter). The crops grown between March and June are summer crops.