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Questions Related to cash crops

Which type of soil is ideal for the cultivation of jute?

  1. Black soil

  2. Red soil

  3. Alluvial soil

  4. Laterite soil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jute is a native plant of India. It is known as golden fibre. It needs hot and humid climate with average rainfall and temperature. It grows well in alluvial soil regions as it is the most fertile soil. 

Which crop is known as the golden fibre?

  1. Cotton

  2. Flax

  3. Jute

  4. Esparto


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jute is a fibre crop. It is grown for its fibres. Jute is expensive. It is very profitable to our economy. It is the second most important crop after cotton. Its demand is rising in the world making our economy strong. Due to its golden silky colour it is known as golden fibre.

Sugarcane is a tall topical _____.

  1. Grass

  2. Bush

  3. Shrub

  4. Tree


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sugarcane is a grass. It is both tropical as well as sub tropical crop. It grows well in hot and humid climate. India is the second largest producer of sugarcane after brazil. It is the main source of sugar and jaggery.

Sugarcane requires a _____ climate with an average temperature of 24 degree Celsius _____. 

  1. Wet; in summer

  2. Dry; in summer

  3. Hot and humid; throughout the year

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sugarcane requires a hot and humid climate. It is long duration crop. It requires 10 to 15 months to mature. It can grow in variety of soils like loams, clayey, black cotton soils etc. India is the second largest producer of sugarcane after Brazil. It is cultivated throughout the year through irrigation.

What kind of soil is required for sugarcane crop production?

  1. Sandy soil

  2. Laterite and rocky soil

  3. Deep, well-drained fertile soil

  4. Barren land


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sugarcane is a long duration crop. It can grow in almost any kind of soil that can retain moisture. It requires deep rich loamy soil for growth. Soil must be rich in nitrogen, phosphorus and calcium. It should neither be too acidic nor too basic. Sugarcane exhausts the fertility of the soil quickly. 

The leading cotton producing countries of the world are _____.

  1. USA

  2. Uzbekistan

  3. Brazil

  4. Pakistan

  5. All of these


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Cotton is a fibre crop. China is the biggest cotton producing country. Also the countries mentioned here are known as cotton producing countries. 

Which are the main sugar producing regions in the world?

  1. Latin America

  2. Southern Asia

  3. Eastern Asia

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sugar is formed from the sugarcane. Sugarcane is a tall grass. It is cultivated in many parts of the world like america and southern and eastern asia. It is a tropical and subtropical crop. Sugarcane is the major source of sugar.

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The process of manufacturing of cotton garment is depicted in the following flow diagram. Identify the correct sequence.
a. Dyeing and finishing
b. Fiber production
c. Garment manufacture
d. Weaving

  1. 1b, 2a, 3c, 4d

  2. 1b, 2d, 3c, 4a

  3. 1b, 2d, 3a, 4c

  4. 1b, 2a, 3d, 4c


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Steps of manufacturing of cotton garment fibre production, weaving, dyeing and garment manufacturing.

Which of the following statement is incorrect?

  1. West Bengal is known as the Land of Golden Leaf.

  2. Kerala produces the highest quality of rubber in India.

  3. Kanam region of Gujarat is famous for good quality cotton production.

  4. Kurg region of Karnataka is famous for production of coffee.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The region of charotar in Gujarat is known as the land of Golden Leaf. It has the highest production of tobacco in Gujarat.

What is the rank of India in the production of cotton in the world?

  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Third

  4. Fourth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India is the second largest producer of cotton. Cotton has been used in India since the Indus valley civilization where cotton threads were recovered. India produces 6,423 thousand metric tons of cotton every year. The reason for such a huge production is the climate that is most favorable in northern part of the country. A moderate temperature of 25-35 degree Celsius is best suited for cotton cultivation in India. It is processed in huge quantity through modern machines based on the quality requirement.