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Multiple choice indian land resources land resources of karnataka land utilisation, its pattern and crops of karnataka geography

There is very little fallow land in ______ district.

  1. Raichur

  2. Belagavi

  3. Kodagu

  4. Koppal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kodagu district has a high percentage of forest cover and plantation crops, resulting in very little fallow land compared to other districts in Karnataka. Other districts like Raichur and Koppal have significantly more fallow land due to different soil and climatic conditions.

Multiple choice indian land resources land resources of karnataka land utilisation, its pattern and crops of karnataka geography

Agriculture provides food for the people and _____ to industries.

  1. Raw material

  2. Food

  3. Employment

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Agriculture is the primary sector that supplies raw materials to agro-based industries, such as cotton for textiles or sugarcane for sugar mills. While it also provides food and employment, the specific relationship with industries is the provision of raw materials.

Multiple choice indian land resources land resources of karnataka land utilisation, its pattern and crops of karnataka geography

Which district in Karnataka has the largest area under fallow land?

  1. Uttar Kannada

  2. Chikkamagaluru

  3. Chikkaballapur

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

Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) district in Karnataka is known for having a large geographical area with significant portions of fallow land, often due to dry climatic conditions and soil types. It consistently ranks high in state agricultural reports for fallow land area.

Multiple choice indian land resources land resources of karnataka land utilisation, its pattern and crops of karnataka geography

Nearly _____ of the people in Karnataka are dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. 

  1. 41.6%

  2. 61.4%

  3. 46.1%

  4. 64.1%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to standard Karnataka state geography and economics textbooks, approximately 61.4% of the population is dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. This reflects the agrarian nature of the state's economy.

Multiple choice indian land resources land resources of karnataka land utilisation, its pattern and crops of karnataka geography

Paddy and _____ are the main crops grown under irrigation in Karnataka.

  1. Ragi

  2. Jowar

  3. Sugarcane

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

Paddy and sugarcane are the two primary crops grown in Karnataka's irrigated regions, particularly in the river basins. Sugarcane requires consistent water supply, making it a staple of irrigated agriculture in the state.

Multiple choice indian land resources land resources of karnataka land utilisation, its pattern and crops of karnataka geography

Cultivation of crops which depend on rain is called _____.

  1. Mixed farming

  2. Dry farming

  3. Irrigation

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

Dry farming refers to agricultural techniques used in areas with low or erratic rainfall where irrigation is not available. It relies on moisture conservation in the soil to sustain crops.