Question 1
"Blue Revolution" is related to
A. Fish production
B. Milk production
C. Oil production
D. Food production
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The rapid increase in the production of fish is termed as the "Blue Revolution", India ranks 3rd in the world after Peru and China.
Question 2
"Jhoom" is
A. A Folk Dance
B. A River
C. A Tribe of North-East India
D. A type of Cultivation
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Jhoom cultivation is a type of shifting cultivation. In North East, it is locally known as Jhoom. It is also known as Bewar in Madhya Pradesh.
Question 3
"Operation Flood" is related to which
A. Milk production
B. Wheat production
C. Flood control
D. Water conservation
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
"Operation Flood" is related Milk production. "White Revolution" was launched in Anand city of old Kheda district in Gujarat. It was the indicative of cooperative farmers to increase the production of milk.
Question 4
"Yellow Revolution" in India is related to
A. Rice production
B. Oilseed production
C. Tea production
D. Flower production
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
"Yellow Revolution" is the rapid increase in the production of edible oil due to hybrid varieties such asGM mustard.
Question 5
A fertile soil, suitable growing common crops, is like to have a pH value of
A. Three
B. Four
C. Six to seven
D. Nine to ten
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A fertile soil, suitable growing common crops, is like to have a pH value of Nine to ten.
Question 6
A few showers of rain during the months of December and January are beneficial to the rabi crops because they
A. Make the plant strong
B. Protect the crops from frost
C. Cause fall in temperature
D. Provide moisture for the germination of seeds
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A few showers of rain during the months of December and January are beneficial to the rabi crops because they protect the crops from frost.
Question 7
Agricultural commodities are graded with
A. ISI
B. Eco-products
C. AGMARK
D. Green Product
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
AGMARK is a certification given to agricultural commodities in order to comply with Agricultural Products Act 1986. It is given for the assurance of quality.
Question 8
Among the following crops which one occupies the largest area in India?
A. Groundnut
B. Mustard
C. Rapeseed
D. Sugarcane
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sugarcane occupies the largest area in India. Sugarcane is grown on around 2.8% of Gross Cropped Area of India. India produced around 352 million tonnes of sugar.
Question 9
Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field.
Question 10
Another name of Green Revolution in India is
A. Seed, Fertilizer and Irrigation Revolution
B. Food Security Revolution
C. Agricultural Revolution
D. Multicrop Revolution
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The main pillars of "Green Revolution" in India were high yielding variety seeds, use of fertilizers and improved irrigation. It was a combination of these components which made the "Green Revolution" a huge success.
Question 11
As per the classification by agriculture ministry, how many agroclimatic zones are in India?
A. 123
B. 126
C. 127
D. 122
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Although planning commission has divided India into 15 agro climatic zones, Agricultural Ministry on the other hand has divided India into 127 zones.
Question 12
As we move from the Pole to the Equator along the longitude, what is true of the variety of crops and animals?
A. Both increase
B. Both decrease
C. Variety of crops increases but that of animals decreases
D. Variety of animals increases but that of crops decreases
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Both increase
Question 13
Black cotton soil of the Deccan region of India is associated with ________ rocks.
A. Volcanic rocks
B. Plutonic rocks
C. Sedimentary rocks
D. Hypabysal rocks
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Black cotton soil of the Deccan region of India is associated with volcanic rocks. Deccan relates more specifically to that area of rich volcanic soils and lava-covered plateaus in the northern part of the peninsula between the Narmada and Krishna rivers.
Question 14
Black soil derived from volcanic rocks with humus is suitable for growing
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Cotton
D. Grapes
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Black soil derived from volcanic rocks with humus is suitable for growing Cotton. Cotton cultivation requires high moisture retention. Black soils are very fine grained and dark, contain a high proportion of calcium and magnesium carbonates and highly argillaceous. It is most suitable for the growth of cotton.
Question 15
Choose the crops which were cropped by using high yielding seeds in India during Green Revolution?
A. Rice, wheat, pulses, oilseeds and sugarcane
B. Maize, gram, jowar, coffee and tea
C. Rice, wheat, jowar, millet and maize
D. Wheat, rice, sugarcane, pulses and maize
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In 1966 during the time of green revolution yielding variety seeds of wheat, rice, maize, jowar, millet were sown. It was most successful with fodder crops specially wheat and rice.
Question 16
Consider the following crops:
1. Cotton
2. Groundnut
3. Maize
4. Mustard
Which of the above are the Kharif crops?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3, and 4
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Cotton, Groundnut and Maize are the Kharif crops.
Question 17
BT seed is related to
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Cotton
D. Oilseed
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
BT cotton is Genetically Modified Crop. BT (Bacillus Thuringiensis) is a soil bacteria which is commonly used as a biological pesticide.
Question 18
Consider the following statements:
1. Alluvial soil is rich in chemical properties and is capable of yielding Rabi and Kharif crops.
2. Black soil is suitable for cotton, groundnut.
3. Rabi crops are reaped in autumn after sowing in June.
Which of these statements are correct ?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The statements that are correct are that Alluvial soil is rich in chemical properties and is capable of yielding Rabi and Kharif crops and Black soil is suitable for cotton, groundnut.
Question 19
Consider the following statements:
1. India is the original home of the cotton plant.
2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production.
Which of these statements is/are correct ?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Both the statements are correct. India is the original home of the cotton plant and India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production.
Question 20
Consider the following statements:
1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production.
2. India ranks second in the world in the export of tobacco.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Both the statements are correct. India ranks first in the world in fruit production and India ranks second in the world in the export of tobacco.
Question 21
Consider the following statements:
1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production.
2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee-producing region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Both the statements are incorrect. Chikmagalur is not well-known for sugar production and Mandya is not well-known as a coffee-producing region. Chikmagalur is famous for coffee. Mandya is famous for sugar and paper production.
Question 22
Consider the following statements:
1. In India, groundnut crop is raised mostly during the Kharif season under rainfed conditions.
2. In India, tobacco is cultivated only in black cotton soils.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In India, groundnut crop is raised mostly during the Kharif season under rainfed conditions. The season for the cultivation of groundnut crop varies considerably in India on account of variations in soil and climatic conditions in different states. In India, groundnut is cultivated in 3 seasons viz., Kharif (monsoon or rainy season), Rabi (winter season) and Summer.
Question 23
Crop rotation refers to ________
A. Method of farming without irrigation in an area of limited rainfall
B. Farming done on the same land by different people turn-wise
C. Growing same crop in alternate years
D. Growing different crops in succession
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Crop rotation refers to Growing different crops in succession. Rotating different crops year after year adds various economic and environmental benefits. In addition, crop rotation is helpful in long-term soil and farm management.
Question 24
Diesel locomotives are manufactured at ________
A. Kapurthala
B. Perambur
C. Varanasi
D. Jamshedpur
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Diesel locomotives are manufactured at Varanasi. The Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) in Varanasi, India, is a production unit owned by Indian Railways, that manufactures diesel-electric locomotives and its spare parts. It is the largest diesel-electric locomotive manufacturer in India.
Question 25
Dry farming in India is extensively practised in
A. Kanara Plains
B. Deccan Plateau
C. Coromandal Plains
D. Ganga Plains
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Deccan plateau is a rain deficient region having rainfall less them 100cm. Dry land farming is farming technique in which we conserve water through proper cropping, irrigation and soil management techniques.
Question 26
During the period of ________ , the production of food crops specially wheat increased very sharply
A. 1954
B. 1964
C. 1965
D. 1966
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In 1966 new varieties of wheat such as Lerma, Roso and Sonora-64 were imported. This lead to a great rise inproduction of food crops and it was termed as green revolution.
Question 27
Extensive subsistence agriculture is ________
A. Farming on the slopes of Western Ghats
B. Farming in the thickly populated areas
C. Farming in the thinly populated areas
D. Farming in the forests of equatorial region
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Extensive subsistence agriculture is farming in the thinly populated areas. An agricultural technique where a vast expanse of land is cultivated to yield minimal output of crops and animals for the primary consumption of the grower's family. Subsistence farmers grow any crops that are native to the land.
Question 28
Fertility of soil can be improved by ________
A. Adding living earthworms
B. Adding dead earthworms
C. Removing dead earthworms
D. Removing living earthworms and adding dead earthworms
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Fertility of soil can be improved by adding living earthworms. Worms help to increase the amount of air and water that gets into the soil. They break down organic matter, like leaves and grass into things that plants can use. When they eat, they leave behind castings that are a very valuable type of fertilizer. Earthworms are like free farm help.
Question 29
Find the incorrect pair
A. Tea - Assam
B. Peanut - Bihar
C. Coconut - Kerala
D. Sugarcane - Uttar Pradesh
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Major peanut production of India occurs in Gujarat rather than Bihar. All the other options are matched correctly.
Question 30
Following are the characteristics of an area in India:
1. Hot and humid climate
2. Annual rainfall 200 cm
3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres
4. Annual range of temperature 15° C to 30° C
Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?
A. Mustard
B. Cotton
C. Pepper
D. Virginia tobacco
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Pepper are most likely to be found in the area described above. Pepper requires hot and humid climate, annual rainfall 200 cm, hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres and annual range of temperature 15° C to 30° C.
Question 31
For the cultivation of which crop is black soil most suitable?
A. Cotton
B. Rice
C. Jute
D. Wheat
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
It is mainly known as black cotton soil because this soil is most suitable for the cotton crop. The black soils moisture very well hence it's excellent for growing cotton. This is also popularly known as black cotton soil.
Question 32
Golden Fibre refers to
A. Hemp
B. Cotton
C. Jute
D. Nylon
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Golden Fibre refers to Jute because it is in the form of the yellowish brown and natural vegetable fibre produced form the plant of the genus.
Question 33
Grai Soil, like the Ash of Pine Forest, is also knows as
A. Red and peat soil
B. Tundra soil
C. Podzol
D. Gray soil
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Podzol soils are also called lessive soils .These are mountain soils characterized by moderate leaching. These are ash grey in color.
Question 34
Green Revolution is related to which Crop
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Pulses
D. Sugercane
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In "Green Revolution" new varieties of dwarf wheat such as Lerma, Roso and Sonora were imported and the yield was increased by 562% i.e. nearly 6 times. Although there were other crops like rice and millet but main thrust was with wheat.
Question 35
How can soil erosion be controlled on hill slopes?
A. Forestation
B. Step farming
C. Strip cropping
D. Linear contour ploughing
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
soil erosion be controlled on hill slopes by Linear contour ploughing. For contour ploughing the mounds are made with digged zones adjacently at the edge of contours to control soil erosion. This practice takes place in hilly areas where land is not uniform.
Question 36
How do the western disturbances affect the crops in north India?
A. They cause heavy damage to the standing crops
B. They bring in locusts which destroy the crops
C. They are beneficial to the crops by causing winter rain
D. They help in keeping the plants warm to some extent in winter
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Western disturbances are beneficial to the crops by causing winter rain. The Western Disturbances lead to winter rainfall , which is beneficial for Rabi crop.
Question 37
HYV is also known ________ in India.
A. White revolution
B. Blue revolution
C. Traditional revolution
D. New agricultural policy
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
High yield variety (HYV) seed programme was the main component of Agricultural Policy in India in 1966 and hence it is often termed as New Agricultural Policy. In this imported varieties of high yielding seeds were sown.
Question 38
If it rains only for two months which of the following will yield maximum crop per hectare?
A. Short term crops
B. Long term crops
C. Pulses
D. Millets
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
If it rains only for two months Millets will yield maximum crop per hectare. The crop is favored due to its productivity and short growing season under dry, high-temperature conditions. Millets are indigenous to many parts of the world. The most widely grown millet is pearl millet, which is an important crop in India and parts of Africa.
Question 39
In an area with more than 200 cm annual rainfall and slopy hills, which of the following crops can be cultivated best?
A. Tea
B. Jute
C. Tobacco
D. Cotton
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In an area with more than 200 cm annual rainfall and slopy hills, Tea crops can be cultivated best.
Question 40
In India, during the last decade, the total cultivated land for which one of the following crops has remained more or less stagnant?
A. Rice
B. Oilseeds
C. Pulses
D. Sugarcane
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In India, during the last decade, the total cultivated land for pulses crops has remained more or less stagnant.
Question 41
In terms of money, which spice is exported most from India?
A. Pepper
B. Dry Red Chilli
C. Turmeric
D. Cardamom
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In terms of Monetary value dry red chilli is the highest value export among the given options. In 2016 value of export was Rs. 399743.97 lakh.
Question 42
In Thanjavur delta ________ crop is cultivated three times in a year.
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Sugarcane
D. Groundnut
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In Thanjavur delta rice crop is cultivated three times in a year. It is known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu' and the famous Thanjavur rice, is exported to other countries.
Question 43
In the coastal lowland of Kerala two crops of rice is grown per year because of:
1. high temperature in winter
2. adequate rain throughout the year
3. adequate irrigation facility
4. presence of water retentive clayey loam soil
A. Only 1
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. 1, 3, and 4
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In the coastal lowland of Kerala two crops of rice is grown per year because of high temperature in winter and adequate rain throughout the year.
Question 44
In which of the area of India, Non-Irrigated Farming is performed?
A. Kanera Field
B. Deccan Plateau
C. Coromandal Field
D. Ganges Field
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Deccan Plateau is an area of low rainfall and there are only few rivers which too are seasonal so the preferred choice of people of this area is non-irrigated farming.
Question 45
In which of the following crops Uttar Pradesh is not the largest producer in India?
A. Potato
B. Rice
C. Sugarcane
D. Wheat
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh is not the largest producer of rice in India. With 140.22 lakh tons of rice production, Uttar Pradesh ranks on the 2nd position in the country after West Bengal.
Question 46
In which of the following ways can soil be conserved?
I. Contour ploughing
II. Terracing
III. Shifting cultivation
IV. Crop rotation
A. I, II and IV
B. II, III and IV
C. II and IV
D. I and III
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Soil be conserved through Contour ploughing, Terracing and Crop rotation.
Question 47
In which of the state land with maximum area is unusable?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Jammu and Kashmir
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Most part of Rajasthan contains sandy soil. Also, rainfall in this area is very low so it has maximum unusable area in term of cultivation as well as habitation.
Question 48
India is the largest producer and exporter of ?
A. Cotton
B. Copper
C. Tea
D. Mica
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
According to figure of 2014-15, India ranks first in cotton production. India ranked behind China (6.48 million ton) with a production of 6.51 million ton. Chile ranks first in copper production, China in mica and tea.
Question 49
IR-20 and RATNA are two main variety of
A. Wheat
B. Millet
C. Jwar
D. Rice
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
IR-20 and RATNA are the two important varieties of rice along with others such as Jamuna, Krishna and Jaya. India is the second largest producer of rice after China.
Question 50
Kerala is famous for the cultivation of-
1. Coconut
2. Blackpepper
3. Rubber
4. Rice
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Various crops grown in Kerala are coconut, rubber, tea, coffee and black pepper. Although rice is also grown here but the famous crop are coconut, rubber and black pepper.
Question 51
Edible crops include
A. Cotton, Tobacco, Sugarcane
B. Linseed, Castor, Turmeric
C. Foodgrains, Pulses, Oilseeds
D. Jute, Cotton, Chilli
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Edible crops include foodgrains, pulses & oilseeds.
Question 52
Madhya Pradesh is the biggest producer of
A. Cotton
B. Oil seeds
C. Pulses
D. Maize
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh is the biggest producer of pulses accounting for 22.4% of total production in the country. Gujarat is the largest producer of oilseeds.
Question 53
Mixed farming means ________
A. Growing two crops at the same time
B. Growing different crops in succession
C. Producing crops
D. Using mixture of manures and fertilizer
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mixed farming means growing two crops at the same time. Mixed farming is growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land. This reduces risk of crop failure and it gives some insurance against failure of one of the crops.
Question 54
Murrah is a breed of ________
A. Pig
B. Buffalo
C. Sheep
D. Goat
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Murrah is a breed of Buffalo. Murrah breed of buffalo, the pride of Haryana, is a milk type animal. The home tract of Murrah buffalo is Rohtak, Jind and Hisar districts of Haryana (India).
Question 55
Natural Vegetation' refers to ________
A. A plant community that has been left undisturbed over a long time
B. Plant species which live and grow together
C. A protected area created by using contour bunding
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Natural vegetation refers to a plant community which has grown naturally without human aid. They have been left undisturbed by humans for a long time. We call this virgin vegetation.
Question 56
Of the following statements about the major soil types, the incorrect one is ________
A. Alluvial soils are easy to plough
B. Red soils are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime content
C. Laterite is typically a soil of tropical regions which receive heavy seasonal rainfall
D. Black soil is highly retentive of moisture and very productive
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Of the following statements about the major soil types, the incorrect one is Red soils are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime content. Red soil is rich in iron oxide, but deficient in nitrogen and lime.
Question 57
On the basis of the process of their formation, which' of the following soils is formed differently from the other three?
A. Khadar
B. Bhangar
C. Bhabar
D. Regur
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Regur soils is formed differently from the other three. Black soil is formed from the weathering of igneous rocks and the cooling of lava after the volcano eruption. It is known as Regur soil, cotton soil and lava soil.
Question 58
Peaty soil is found in ________
A. Kerala
B. Kashmir
C. Assam
D. Gujarat
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Peaty soil is found in Kerala. They are low in phosphate and potash content. Peaty and marshy soils are found in a few districts of Kerala.
Question 59
Petrology is the study of
A. Land
B. Mineral
C. Rock
D. Soil
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Petrology is the study of rocks. Petrology, scientific study of rocks that deals with their composition, texture, and structure; their occurrence and distribution; and their origin in relation to physicochemical conditions and geologic processes. It is concerned with all three major types of rocks—igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.
Question 60
Put in descending order of area with the following soils in India:
I. Red soils
II. Black soils
III. Laterite soils
IV. Alluvial soils
A. I, IV, II, III
B. IV, II, I, III
C. IV, I, III, II
D. I, III, IV, II
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Red soils, Alluvial soils, Black soils and Laterite soils are in descending order of area with regard to soils in India.
Question 61
Rabi crop is sown in
A. October - November
B. April - May
C. January - February
D. August - September
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Rabi crop is sown in October - November. Rabi crops are the crops that are sown at the end of monsoon or at the beginning of winter season. These crops are also known as winter or spring crops. These crops are not affected by the rainfall.
Question 62
Rotation of crops mean
A. Growing of different crops in succession to
maintain soil fertility
B. Some crops are grown again and again
C. Two or more crops are grown simultaneously
to increase productivity
D. None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The practice og growing different crops in successive seasons to maintain soil fertility is termed as crop rotation. As soil contains many types of nutrients and one type of crop will exhaust a particular type of nutrient that why crop rotation is necessary.
Question 63
Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?
A. It greatly increases the crop production
B. It makes some soils impermeable
C. It raises the water table
D. It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Salinization on the irrigated land makes some soils impermeable. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. It makes some soils impermeable which is the effect of salinization on the irrigated land.
Question 64
Social forestry is
A. Growing plants of various species on private land
B. Management of forests by cooperative council
C. Growing plants of same species on public land
D. Growing and managing useful plants on public land
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Social forestry as a concept was first used by National Commission on Agriculture in 1977. It is the management and Protection of barren land and afforestation leading to social development.
Question 65
Soil erosion in desert area can be prevented
A. By strip ploughing
B. By using manure
C. By forestation
D. By shifting cultivation
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Soil erosion in deserts is primarily because of wind and is also known as aeolian erosion. If trees are planted in the way then high speed wind can prevent the damage to soil.
Question 66
Soil factors are also known as
A. Biological factors
B. Geo Morphological factors
C. Ecological factors
D. Edaphic factors
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Edaphic factors are those relating to or determined by conditions of soil. These abiotic factors are related tophysical or chemical conditions of soil of a particular area.
Question 67
Soil of Western Rajasthan have a high content of
A. Aluminium
B. Calcium
C. Nitrogen
D. Phosphorus
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Soil of western Rajasthan have a high content of Calcium. These soils have rich content of iron- oxide and devoid of calcium salts because calcium salts soluble in water and are easily washed away.
Question 68
Sucrose content in sugarcane decreases ________
A. If frost occurs during the process of ripening
B. If high rainfall occurs during the period of growth of the plant
C. If there is high temperature during the time of ripening
D. If there is fluctuation in temperature during the period of growth of the plant
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sucrose content in sugarcane decreases If high rainfall occurs during the period of growth of the plant.
Question 69
The another name of acid or alkaline soil is
A. Regur
B. Bangar
C. Kallar
D. Khadar
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The another name of acid or alkaline soil is Kallar. The word alkali is of Arabic origin meaning ash-like and is used to designate hard and intractable soils generally known by the names rakkar, kallar, bara and bari.
Question 70
The area of food crops in total area of cropping in India is
A. More than 70%
B. 60% - 70%
C. 50% - 60%
D. Less than 50%
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Food crops in India accounts for nearly 65% area of total cropping area.
Question 71
The Black soil is related to which of the following crop
A. Cotton
B. Sugarcane
C. Tea
D. Coffee
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Black soil is related to cotton crop. It is also known as cotton soil. It is a self ploughing soil having high moisture retention capacity.
Question 72
The composition of laterite soil in higher areas is
A. Alkaline
B. Saline
C. Acidic
D. Balanced
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Laterite soil is poor in lime content that's why it is found acidic in high hilly areas. Due to the presence of iron oxides the colour of laterite soil is basically red. This soil is poor in lime content and hence it is acidic. Laterite soils are found on the high level plateau and hilly areas that receive high rainfall and are specifically well developed on the Eastern Ghats in Orissa.
Question 73
The crop which is produced largely/mostly in India
A. Wheat
B. Jowar
C. Maize
D. Rice
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Rice is produced largely in India and the major rice producing states are West Bengal, U.P., A.P., Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Bihar.
Question 74
The following are the major oilseeds produced in India:
1. Sesamum
2. Mustard
3. Groundnut
4. Soyabean
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the descending order of the quantity of their production?
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 3, 2, 4, 1
C. 2, 4, 3, 1
D. 3, 4, 2, 1
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The major oilseeds produced in India are Groundnut, Soyabean, Mustard and Sesamum in the correct sequence of the descending order of the quantity of their production.
Question 75
The formation of laterite soil is mainly due to ________
A. Weathering
B. Erosion
C. Leaching
D. Deposition
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The formation of laterite soil is mainly due to Leaching. Main reason of laterite soils formation is due to intense leaching. Leaching happens due to high tropical rains and high temperature. These soils have mainly developed in the higher areas of the peninsular plateau.
Question 76
The Green Revolution was most successful in
A. Punjab and Tamil Nadu
B. Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Uttar Pradesh and MaHarasthra
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Green revolution was most successful in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh as these states were abundant in water supply through well developed irrigation surmounted by highly fertile alluvial soil.
Question 77
The important feature of shifting cultivation is ________
A. Cultivation by transplantation
B. Cultivation of Leguminous crops
C. Change of cultivation site
D. Rotating of crops
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The important feature of shifting cultivation is Change of cultivation site. Shifting cultivation is an agricultural system in which a person uses a piece of land, only to abandon or alter the initial use a short time later. This system often involves clearing of a piece of land followed by several years of wood harvesting or farming until the soil loses fertility.
Question 78
The largest and the most important soil group of India contributing to the country's major agricultural production is
A. Laterite
B. Alluvial
C. Red
D. Peat
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The largest and the most important soil group of India contributing to the country's major agricultural production is Alluvial. Alluvial soils are by far the largest and the most important soil group of India. Covering about 15 lakh sq km or about 45.6 per cent of the total land area of the country, these soils contribute the largest share of our agricultural wealth and support the bulk of India's population.
Question 79
The Laterite soil is found in
A. High rainfall states
B. In deserts
C. Tropical areas
D. Dry and humid tropical areas
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Laterite soils are formed by the process of leaching which is the flowing down of some minerals of soil along with water. Leaching requires high temperature and high rainfall.
Question 80
The Laterite soil is found in which of the following state?
A. Kerala
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Jammu and Kashmir
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Laterite soil is found in areas of high temperature, and high rainfall. These soils have mainly developed in the higher areas of peninsular plateau. Laterite soils are found mainly in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and the hilly regions of Orissa and Assam.
Question 81
The leading states in the production of cotton in India are ________
A. Maharashtra and Gujarat
B. Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra and Punjab
D. Gujarat and Punjab
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The leading states in the production of cotton in India are Maharashtra and Gujarat. Gujarat is major state in cotton production. Maharashtra has the highest cotton acreage (3.13 million hectares) and has ranked second in production.
Question 82
The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
A. Paddy and Cottort
B. Wheat and Jute
C. Paddy and Jute
D. Wheat and Cotton
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The low and deltaic plains of the Ganges and Brahamputra rivers that is characterised by swamps and Sundarbans. So, the people out there grow Paddy and jute.
Question 83
The most ideal region for cultivation of cotton in India is
A. The Brahmaputra Valley
B. The Deccan Plateau
C. The Indo Gangetic Valley
D. The Rann of Kutch
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Black soil is more suitable for cotton crop. Black soil is found in Deccan plateau region of Maharashtra & some part of Telangana, Madhya Pradesh etc.
Question 84
The most important item of export among marine products from India is ________
A. Crabs
B. Lobsters
C. Shrimp
D. None of these
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The most important item of export among marine products from India is Shrimp. India is a leading exporter of sea food. India is the largest shrimp exporter to the USA by passing Thailand, Indonesia and other South East Asia countries known for seafood exports. India earned approximately $7 billion dollars from marine product export with shrimp accounting for approximately 68% of the amount in the 2017-2018 financial year.
Question 85
The odd product out of the following is
A. Sesame
B. Groundnut
C. Caster seed
D. Mustard
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Caster seed is not oilseeds but all the other three are oilseeds.
Question 86
The Plantation agriculture produces?
A. Only Food Crops
B. Plantation Crops
C. Cash Crops
D. Four Crops
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Tea, coffee, pepper, cardamom and coconut are crops of plantation agriculture.
Question 87
The plantation in a huge manner to prevent soil erosion is called
A. Shelter Belts
B. Contour Farming
C. Strip Farming
D. Forestation
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The plantation in a huge manner to prevent soil erosion is called Shelter Belts. Plantation of protective belts of trees around a farmland prevents the action of external agents such as running water and wind on soil. Shelterbelt trees help to reduce soil erosion by protecting against wind and the elements and reducing the impact that severe weather has on the soil by providing much needed shelter. Shelterbelts can also provide protection to the shoreline by protecting against the impact of salt carried by the wind.
Question 88
The Practice of shifting cultivation is used in
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Central Highlands
C. Coastal Tamil Nadu
D. Nagaland
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Practice of shifting cultivation is used in Nagaland. Shifting cultivation is mainly practiced by tribal people of north east region. It is known by different names such as jhumming, slash and burn agriculture.
Question 89
The red colour of red soil is due to
A. Nitrogen
B. Humus
C. Iron
D. Copper
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In this type of soil the soil particles have a coating of ferric oxides. These iron oxides have haematite or hydrous ferric oxide which is red in color.
Question 90
The remedy for soil erosion region is-
1. Bordering the region
2. Crop regulation
3. Deforestation
4. Allowing animals for grazing
A. 1, 2
B. 1, 4
C. 4, 3
D. 4, 2
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Here 1 and 2 are correct whereas deforestation and allowing animals for grazing exposes the topmost layer of soil to external agents lik soil and wind to easily erode it.
Question 91
The Red soils develop a reddish colour due to ________
A. Deforestation and over-grazing
B. The presence of potash and magnesia
C. Tropical monsoonal climate
D. A wide diffusion of iron in ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Red soils develop a reddish colour due to a wide diffusion of iron in ancient crystalline and metamorphic rocks. Red soil is formed by weathering of old crystalline igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is rich in iron and hence appears red in colour. Red soil indicates the presence of oxidized ferric oxides. Ordinarily the surface soils are red while the horizon below gets yellowish colour.
Question 92
The salinity of soil is measured by
A. Electrical Conductivity Meter
B. Hygrometer
C. Psychrometer
D. Scaler
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The salinity of soil is measured by Electrical Conductivity Meter. Water and soil salinity are measured by passing an electric current between the two electrodes of a salinity meter in a sample of soil or water. The electrical conductivity or EC of a soil or water sample is influenced by the concentration and composition of dissolved salts.
Question 93
The share of food crops in India's total production is almost?
A. 50
B. 60
C. 70
D. 80
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Under total cultivated area of India, food crops are produced on 70% area.
Question 94
The Shifting cultivation is still prevalent in
A. Mizoram
B. Nagaland
C. Manipur
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Shifting cultivation is the use of a land for cultivation and moving to another piece of land when fertility drops. It is mainly practiced by tribal people of North east India. It is known as slash and burn or Jhum cultivation.
Question 95
The soil formed by the deposition of silt brought by rivers is ________
A. Alluvial soil
B. Red soil
C. Black soil
D. Pod soil
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The soil formed by the deposition of silt brought by rivers is Alluvial soil. Alluvial soil is the main and important soil that spreads across the river plains. They are formed by deposition of materials or sediments (alluvium) brought in down by rivers that consist of silt, sand, clay, etc.
Question 96
The soil found in the Eastern and Western coasts of India is ________.
A. Red Rocky
B. Laterite
C. Black Cotton
D. Alluvial
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Lateritic soil Which is formed by the process of leaching is predominant on the Eastern and Western coast of India. This soil is found in the regions having high temperature and high rainfall.
Question 97
The soil of northern plain of India is formed by
A. Degradation
B. Aggradation
C. Weathering in situ
D. Erosion
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Soil of northem plains is alluvial soil which is the result of deposition of sediments by the process of aggradation. These soil cover almost 40% of the area of India.
Question 98
The soil which bleaches quickly due to rain, is called
A. Red
B. Laterite
C. Black
D. Alluvial
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In lateritic soil the silica present on top percolates down with water and the process is known as leaching. Leaching requires high temperature and high rainfall.
Question 99
The soil which is a mixture of sand, clay and silt is known as ________
A. Loamy soil
B. Sandy soil
C. Clayey soil
D. Desert soil
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The soil which is a mixture of sand, clay and silt is known as Loamy soil. Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, clay and another type of soil particle known as silt.
Question 100
The soils which have supported agriculture for centuries without much manuring or fallowing are
A. Alluvial and late rite soils
B. Red and laterite soils
C. Black and alluvial soils
D. Laterite and black soils
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The soils which have supported agriculture for centuries without much manuring or fallowing are black and alluvial soils.
Question 101
The state which tops in production of mustard seed is?
A. Maharashtra
B. Rajasthan
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Gujarat
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
According to the figures of 2013-14, Rajasthan ranks first in Mustard production followed by Madhya Pradesh & Haryana.
Question 102
The Step farming is performed on
A. Slopes of Hills
B. In Dry Areas
C. Terrace
D. Peak of the Hills
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Step farming is a technique which consists of different terraces on which cultivation is done. It is basically done to prevent soil erosion which is caused by flowing of water down the hill.
Question 103
The system or shifting cultivation in the north eastern region of India is called
A. Jhuming
B. Bewar
C. Taungya
D. Ladang
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The system or shifting cultivation in the north eastern region of India is called Jhuming. In the hilly tracts of Northeast India, jhuming is the dominant economic activity. Over 86 per cent of the people living in hills are dependent on shifting cultivation.
Question 104
The term "Green Revolution" is used to show higher production of
A. Grasslands
B. Tree plantation
C. Per hectare agricultural output
D. Gardening in urban centres
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
It was a period in India during 1966-70 in which new varieties of rice and wheat lead to a huge rise in agricultural output. New agronomic techniques were the reason for this growth.
Question 105
The three major cereals in India under high yielding varieties in declining order are ________
A. Wheat, paddy and coarse cereals
B. Barley, wheat and coarse cereals
C. Paddy, wheat and coarse cereals
D. Coarse cereals, paddy and wheat
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The three major cereals in India under high yielding varieties in declining order are Paddy, wheat and coarse cereals.
Question 106
The topography of plateau is best for
A. Farming
B. Forestry
C. Mining
D. Hydropower generation
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Plateaus are generally rich in minerals and due to availability of minerals they are best for mining. Plateaus are also suitable, for forestry but it depends on the ecology and climate of the pateau.
Question 107
The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil water is called ________
A. Percolation
B. Conduction
C. Leaching
D. Transpiration
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Leaching is the process by which the loss (or) extraction of essential material (like micro & macro nutrients) of soil occurs. It may be done through water, wind (or) other agents.
Question 108
The type of crop which is able to fix nitrogen from air is known as
A. Legume
B. Rice
C. Tuber
D. Potato
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The type of crop which is able to fix nitrogen from air is known as Legume. When the plant stores the nitrogen in the roots, it produces a lump on the root called a nitrogen nodule. This is harmless to the plant but very beneficial to your garden.
Question 109
There is rainfall more than 200 cm. In a sloppy mountainous tract of India. Which of the following crops can be farmed there?
A. Cotton
B. Jute
C. Tobacco
D. Tea
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mountainous tract with annual rainfall of 200cm or more is best suitable for tea plantation.
Question 110
Tropical moist deciduous vegetation is to be found in Sahyadris, north-east plateau of the Peninsula and in the Shiwaliks. Which of the following is not a tree species of this group?
A. Teak
B. Sal
C. Sandalwood
D. Deodar
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Deodar is not a tree species of this group. Deodar is a tall, broadly conical cedar which has drooping branches and bears large barrel- shaped cones, native to the Himalayas.
Question 111
Turpentine oil is obtained from
A. Cashew nut shell
B. Pine tree
C. Eucalyptus tree
D. Cinchona tree
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Turpentine oil is an oil obtained from pine trees. The resins obtained from pine tree are used for this purpose.
Question 112
What is the name of the soil, rich in Calcium?
A. Pedocal
B. Pedalfer
C. Podzol
D. Laterite
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Pedocal is made up of two words pedo+cal here 'pedo' means soil and 'cal' means calcium i.e. soils which are rich in calcium are termed as pedocals.
Question 113
What is the name of the largest coffee producing state in India?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Goa
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Karnataka is the largest coffee producing state of India. It accounts for 71% production with total of 8,200 tonnes.
Question 114
What is the percentage of Indian population engaged in agriculture?
A. 60
B. 50
C. 70
D. 80
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Although agriculture contributes only 14% towards GDP yet more than 60% of population is engaged in it. It is still considered as backbone of economy.
Question 115
What is the rank of India in milk production in the world?
A. Fourth
B. Third
C. Second
D. First
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
India tops the list of milk producing countries in the world. In India it is Uttar Pradesh with 23.3 MT production which ranks first followed Rajasthan at second place.
Question 116
Where is India's most prized tea grown?
A. Jorhat
B. Darjeeling
C. Nilgiris
D. Munnar
View Answer
Answer: Option B
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.
Question 117
Which amongst the following States does not cultivate wheat?
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. West Bengal
D. Tamil Nadu
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu does not cultivate wheat. Because the temperature in these areas does not fall to the required level, as the temperature should not rise beyond 10° to 15° C for its proper growth.
Question 118
Which Crop is cultivated in Zaid season?
A. Watermelon
B. Soyabean
C. Maize
D. Jute
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Zaid is short duration cropping season between rabi and kharif mainly from March to June. Examples of Zaid crops are watermelon, sugarcan cucumber & Sunflower etc.
Question 119
Which is the best suited soil for the cultivation of rice?
A. Laterite soil
B. Red soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Black soil
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Rice is a kharif crop which requires highly alluvial soil and a great amount of water. Major rice producing states are Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.
Question 120
Which is the chief characteristic of the soil of the Indo-Gangetic plain?
A. It is derived from Himalayan rocks
B. It is rich in humus
C. It is formed of peninsular rocks
D. It is derived from local rocks
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The chief characteristic of the soil of the Indo-Gangetic plain is that it is derived from Himalayan rocks. The soil is rich in silt, making the plain one of the most intensely farmed areas of the world.
Question 121
Which is the home of "AIphonso" mango?
A. Ratnagiri
B. Banaras
C. Malda
D. Vijayawada
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Alphonso mango is the best variety of mangoes in India. It is mainly found in Ratnagiri of Karnataka. These mangoes ripe very well due to moisture provided by pre monsoon showers in Southern India.
Question 122
Which is the home of "Alphonso mango"?
A. Ratnagiri
B. Banaras
C. Maida
D. Vijayawada
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Alphonso mango is the best variety of mangoes in India. It is mainly found in Ratnagiri of Karnataka. These mangoes ripe very well due to moisture provided by pre monsoon showers in Southern India.
Question 123
Which is the main competitor of India in jute production?
A. China
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh
D. Japan
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Bangladesh is the main competitor of India in jute production. According to the data of 2013 of FAO, India ranks first in jute production followed by Bangladesh.
Question 124
Which of the following are the components of loamy soils?
I. Red soil
II. Clay soil
III. Alluvial soil
IV. Silt soil
V. Sandy soil
A. I and II
B. I, III and IV
C. II and V
D. II, III and V
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Clay soil and Sandy soil are component of Loamy soil. Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, clay and another type of soil particle known as silt.
Question 125
Which of the following are true in respect of alluvial soil ?
I. Generally confined to river basins
II. It has been deposited by rivers
III. It is rich in phosphorus and poor in potash
IV. It is the most fertile soil
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I, II and IV
D. I, II and III
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The following that are true in respect of alluvial soil are that it is generally confined to river basins, it has been deposited by rivers and it is the most fertile soil.
Question 126
Which of the following are true with regard to coal in India?
I. Coal is found in sedimentary rocks
II. The best quality of coal is lignite
III. The largest and oldest coalfied in india is known as the ruhr of india
IV. The Damodar river valley is popularly known as the 'Ruhr of India'
A. I and IV
B. I, II and III
C. I, II and IV
D. II, III and IV
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The following that are true with regard to coal in India are Coal is found in sedimentary rocks, The best quality of coal is lignite and The Damodar river valley is popularly known as the 'Ruhr of India'.
Question 127
Which of the following component was not the part
of agricultural policy of Green Revolution?
A. High density of crops
B. Guaranteed maximum price
C. New agricultural technology
D. Investment package
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Guaranteed maximum price instead of maximum price was a part of green revolution policy. Today it has taken the form of MSP i.e. Minimum Support Price and it is declared by ACP i.e. Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices.
Question 128
Which of the following crop grown in alluvial soil requires huge amount of water?
A. Tea
B. Wheat
C. Rice
D. Peanut
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Rice is a kharif crop grown in alluvial soil and requires a huge amount of water specially during paddy transplantation. The rainfall must be around 150cm.
Question 129
Which of the following crops are grown mainly in the irrigated areas during Zaid ?
A. Arhar and Gram
B. Moong and Urad
C. Rice and Millets
D. Maize and Groundnut
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Moong and Urad are grown mainly in the irrigated areas during Zaid. It is a rain-fed crop mostly grown in the moist areas which hardly needs irrigation.
Question 130
Which of the following district of Tamil Nadu is not suitable for farming due to rising salinity
in soil?
A. Tiruchirappalli
B. Nagapattinam
C. Ramnathpuram
D. Coimbatore
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
It has been observed that in Tiruchirapalli which is located along the Kaveri river the salinity levels are increasing the soil making it unfit for agriculture.
Question 131
Which of the following factor affects the agriculture in India?
A. Temperature
B. Humidity
C. Wind
D. Rain
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Among the options given above rain is the most important factor which affects the agriculture in India. Indian agriculture is heavily dependent on monsoon and the regional variations in production and type of agriculture are a manifestation of rainfall variations.
Question 132
Which of the following groups of states produce rubber on commercial scale?
A. Maharashtra-Gujarat-Madhya Pradesh
B. Kerala-Tamil Nadu-Karnataka
C. Sikkim-Madhya Pradesh-Nagaland
D. Orissa-Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
As per new data, Kerala produces 87.6% of total Indian rubber. In current scenario, contribution of Kerala is 92%, Tamil Nadu 3.4% and Karnataka 2.1%.
Question 133
Which of the following helps in the 'greening process' of crops?
A. Sunshine
B. Phosphatic fertilizers
C. Nitrogenous fertilizers
D. Potassic fertilizers
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Nitrogenous fertilizers helps in the 'greening process' of crops. Nitrogen is part of the chlorophyll molecule, which gives plants their green color and is involved in creating food for the plant through photosynthesis.
Question 134
Which of the following is a cash crop in India?
A. Maize
B. Gram
C. Onion
D. Wheat
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Gram is a cash crop in India. A cash crop or profit crop is an agricultural crop which is grown to sell for profit.
Question 135
Which of the following is a cash crop?
A. Wheat
B. Millets
C. Rice
D. Rubber
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Rubber is a cash crop. Rubber is one of the important cash crops cultivated in India mainly in Kerala and North India.
Question 136
Which of the following is called "brown paper"?
A. Jute
B. Cotton
C. Rubber
D. Tea
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Jute is also called "brown paper" as the colour of the jute fibres is brown. It is used in various fields such as making brown paper covers, sacks, jute bag etc.
Question 137
Which of the following is not a cause of soil erosion?
A. Drainage
B. Deforestation
C. Weathering
D. Grazing
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Weathering is a natural process of disintegration of rocks. This leads to the formation of soil rather than erosion.
Question 138
Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
A. Aandhi - Uttar Pradesh
B. Kalbaisakhi - West Bengal
C. Loo - North - west India
D. Mango-showers - Orissa
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
There are pre-monsoon showers which are a common phenomena in Kerala and coastal areas of Karnataka.
Question 139
Which of the following Indian state is not a producer of tea?
A. Assam
B. Kerala
C. West Bengal
D. Chhattisgarh
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh is not a tea producing state. According to data of 2013-14, Assam tea production is 629.05 million kg. & West Bengal 312.10 million kg and Kerala 63.48 million kg.
Question 140
Which of the following is not primarily a kharif crop in India?
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Maize
D. Cotton
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Wheat is not primarily a kharif crop in India. Wheat is a Rabi crop which is grown in winter. If wheat is grown in the Kharif season, it will not grow well, because wheat plants cannot tolerate too much water of the rainy season.
Question 141
Which of the following is not produced in the season of kharif?
A. Millet and Rice
B. Maize and Jowar
C. Jau and Mustard
D. Jowar and Rice
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Kharif crops are sown, when south-west monsoon reaches India and harvested at the time of its reversal. That means it is sown from the month of May to July and harvested from September to October-November. The main crops of kharif season are rice, millet, jute, maize and cotton.
Question 142
Which of the following is not Rabi Crop in India?
A. Wheat
B. Jau
C. Rape seed
D. Jute
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Wheat, Jau and Rape seed are crops of rabi season while jute is a crop of kharif season.
Question 143
Which of the following is the correct order of increasing size of the grains of soil particles?
1. Clay
2. Silt
3. Sand
4. Gravel
A. 2, 3, 4, 1
B. 1, 2, 3, 4
C. 4, 3, 2, 1
D. 1, 4, 3, 2
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Clay, Silt, Sand and Gravel is the correct order of increasing size of the grains of soil particles.
Question 144
Which of the following is the main spice producer?
A. Deccan Trap
B. Malabar coast
C. Coromandal coast
D. Sunder delta
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Malabar coast is the main spice producer comprising Kerala and Southern Tamil Nadu. As it lies in tropical conditions with ample rainfall. I is best suited for spice production.
Question 145
Which of the following is/are correct about shifting cultivation ?
I. It involves no ploughing
II. It is slash and burn agriculture
III. It involves crop rotation
IV. It is combined with transhumance
A. I, II, III and IV
B. II, III and IV
C. II and III
D. I and II
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The following that are correct about shifting cultivation are It involves no ploughing and It is slash and burn agriculture.
Question 146
Which of the following is/are correct?
1. Broad guage railway engines- Varanasi
2. Electric locomotives - Bhopal
3. Integral Coach Factory - Kolkata
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
All the three are correct. Broad guage railway engines- Varanasi, Electric locomotives - Bhopal and Integral Coach Factory - Kolkata.
Question 147
Which of the following is/are methods of checking soil erosion?
1. Strip cropping
2. Contour ploughing
3. Use of irrigation and fertilisers
4. Terrace farming
A. 1 and 2
B. 3 and 4
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Strip cropping, Contour ploughing, Use of irrigation and fertilisers and Terrace farming are methods of checking soil erosion.
Question 148
Which of the following is/are not the characteristics of red soils?
I. They are derived from weathering of old crystalline and metamorphic rocks
II. They contain iron oxides
III. They have high water retention capacity
IV. They have high nitrogen content
A. II and III
B. Only III
C. Only IV
D. III and IV
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The following that are not the characteristics of red soils are they have high water retention capacity and they have high nitrogen content.
Question 149
Which of the following method does not help in conservation of the fertility and moisture of
soil?
A. Contour ploughing
B. Dry farming
C. Strip cropping
D. Shifting cultivation
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Shifting cultivation also known as slash and burn farming is harmful for soil fertility in long term.
Question 150
Which of the following pairs of states and their important crops are correctly matched?
1. Kerala-Tapioca
2. Maharashtra-Cotton
3. West Bengal-Jute
4. Gujarat-Groundnut
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 2, 3 and 4
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The following pairs of states and their important crops that are correctly matched are Maharashtra- Cotton, West Bengal-Jute and Gujarat-Groundnut.
Question 151
Which of the following regions has almost all prevalent types of natural vegetation in India?
A. The Coastal Plains
B. The Deccan Plateau
C. The Himalayas
D. The Ganga Plain
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Himalayas regions has almost all prevalent types of natural vegetation in India. Himalayan vegetation can be broadly classified into four types—tropical, subtropical, temperate, and alpine—each of which prevails in a zone determined mainly by elevation and precipitation.
Question 152
Which of the following soil is most suited for tea plantation ?
A. Acidic
B. Alkaline
C. Alluvial
D. Regur
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Acidic soil is most suited for tea plantation. Tea grows well on high land well drained soils having a good depth, acidic pH in the range 4.5 to 5.5 and more than 2% organic matter.
Question 153
Which of the following soils is formed under typical monsoonal conditions?
A. Black Soils
B. Red Soils
C. Laterite Soils
D. None of these
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Laterite Soils is formed under typical monsoonal conditions. The alternation of wet and dry seasons leads to the leaching away of the siliceous matter of the rocks and the formation of laterite soils. The soils on the higher areas are generally more acidic than on the low lying areas.
Question 154
Which of the following soils is most suitable for cultivation of cereals?
A. Alluvial soils
B. Red soils
C. Laterite soils
D. None of these
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Alluvial soils is most suitable for cultivation of cereals. The soil is generally covered by tall grasses and forests, as well as a number of crops, such as rice, wheat, sugarcane, tobacco, maize, cotton, soyabean, jute, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, etc. This soil has very soft strata with the lowest proportion of nitrogen and humus but with an adequate amount of phosphate.
Question 155
Which of the following soils is very hard to cultivate?
A. Alluvial
B. Black
C. Red
D. Sandy
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sandy soils is very hard to cultivate. The soil feels gritty between your fingers, your soil is sandy. When rolled in the hand to make a sausage shape, it crumbles and falls apart and won't hold its shape. Water drains away quickly, though sandy soils can develop a hard pan that impedes drainage.
Question 156
Which of the following spice is obtained from the roots?
A. Cloves
B. Cinnamon
C. Turmeric
D. None of these
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Spice - Obtained fromClove - FlowerCinnamon - Inner barkTurmeric - Stem
Question 157
Which of the following state is considered as the traditional area for tank irrigation in India?
A. Gujarat
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Assam
D. Orissa
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Tank irrigation is an important source of irrigation. It is widely prevalent in Karnataka plateau, eastern M.P. eastern Maharashtra, Bundelkhand, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Although practiced in areas of Gujarat and Orissa also but the traditional area is Tamil Nadu.
Question 158
Which of the following state is the largest wheat producing state in India?
A. Punjab
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Haryana
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
According to the figures of 2013-14, Uttar Pradesh ranks first in wheat production followed by Punjab and Madhya Pradesh.
Question 159
Which of the following states has the largest concentration of tea plantation in India?
A. Assam
B. Bihar
C. Meghalaya
D. Arunachal Pradesh
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Assam accounts for over 51% of total production of tea in India. Firstly, tea plantation was imported to Assam from China and then it spread to Darjeeling and then to South India.
Question 160
Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct?
1. The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content.
2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash.
3. They are porous and have friable structure.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The following statements that are correct regarding red soils of India are: The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content and they are porous and have friable structure.
Question 161
Which of the following types of soils have a marked capacity to retain water?
A. Desert soil
B. Laterite soil
C. Red soil
D. Regur soil
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Regur soil have a marked capacity to retain water. Black soil is also called Regur soil. It is black in color and ideal for growing cotton. This type of soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over North-West Deccan plateau and is made up of lava flows.
Question 162
Which of the following types of soils is found throughout India in all climatic zones?
A. Saline and Alkaline soils
B. Red soils
C. Laterite soils
D. Alluvial soils
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Saline and Alkaline soils types of soils is found throughout India in all climatic zones. Most coastal saline soils are found in the deltaic regions of major rivers in India falling either into Bay of Bengal or the Arabian Sea. Alkaline Soils are also known as Usara soils. Various local names for saline soils are Reh, Kallar, and Chopan, Rakar, Thur, Karl etc.
Question 163
Which of the following types of soils is most suited for tea cultivation?
A. Laterite soils
B. Red soils
C. Black soils
D. Alluvial soils
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Laterite soils is most suited for tea cultivation. Laterite is a soil and rock type rich in iron and aluminium and is commonly considered to have formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Nearly all laterites are of rusty-red coloration, because of high iron oxide content.
Question 164
Which of the statements given are correct about the soils of India :
1. High temperature during most of the year retards formation of humus
2. Soils which have humus require regular application of chemical fertilizers to remove nitrogen deficiency
3. Titanium salts in basalt impart black, colour to the soils of the Indian plateau
4. Red soils are confined to the peripheral areas of the Indian plateau
A. 1 and 2
B. 1, 3 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 2 and 4
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The statements that are correct about the soils of India are High temperature during most of the year retards formation of humus, Titanium salts in basalt impart black, colour to the soils of the Indian plateau and Red soils are confined to the peripheral areas of the Indian plateau.
Question 165
Which one among the following is not a plantation crop?
A. Coffee
B. Sugarcane
C. Wheat
D. Rubber
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sugarcane is not a plantation crop. A plantation is a large farm or estate, usually in a tropical or subtropical country, where crops that are not consumed for food are grown for sale in distant markets, rather than for local consumption.
Question 166
Which one among the following is not a reason for practising tank irrigation in the Peninsular India?
A. The undulating relief and hard rocks
B. Little percolation of rain water due to impervious rock structure
C. Most of the rivers of Peninsular India are perennial
D. There are many streams which become torrential during rainy season
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Most of the rivers of Peninsular India are perennial. Perennial rivers in India are also known as permanent rivers as they flows throughout the year mostly they originates from the mountain and the water is fed by melting of glaciers in these rivers.
Question 167
Which one among the following pairs of States is the leading producer of tobacco in India?
A. Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat
B. Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh
D. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat is the leading producer of tobacco in India.
Question 168
Which one of the following Indian States is the largest producer of natural rubber?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Assam
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Kerala is the largest producer of natural rubber. Kerala accounts for more than 90% of the total rubber production in the country. The total area under rubber cultivation in the state is 5.45 lakh hectares. Rest of the natural rubber is produced in Tamil Nadu and North East states.
Question 169
Which one of the following groups of crops is grown in India during the Rabi season?
A. Wheat, barley, gram
B. Rice, maize, wheat
C. Barley, maize, rice
D. Millet, gram, rice
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Wheat, barley, gram groups of crops is grown in India during the Rabi season.Rabi crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June. Some of the important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.
Question 170
Which one of the following is not essentially a species of the Himalaya vegetation?
A. Juniper
B. Mahogany
C. Silver fir
D. Spruce
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mahogany is not essentially a species of the Himalaya vegetation. Mahogany is a species of tree found throughout the Caribbean, central and South America not in Himalayas.
Question 171
Which one of the following is the characteristic vegetation of regions between the snow line and about 3000 meters above mean sea level of the Himalayan region?
A. Thick forests of birch, fir, spruce and other trees
B. Forests of oak, deodar, chestnut and maple trees
C. A few dwarf shrubs
D. Forests of khair, sandalwood, palas and other trees
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Forests of oak, deodar, chestnut and maple trees is the characteristic vegetation of regions between the snow line and about 3000 meters above mean sea level of the Himalayan region.
Question 172
Which one of the following regions experiences three cropping season for rice in India (Rice Bowl of India) ?
A. Krishna-Godavari delta
B. Brahmaputra valley
C. Coastal Kerala
D. Littoral Tamil Nadu
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Brahmaputra valley experiences three cropping season for rice in India (Rice Bowl of India).
Question 173
Which one of the following soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron?
A. Desert sand
B. Alluvial
C. Podzolic
D. Lateritic
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Lateritic soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron. Laterite soils are those soils which are found in the areas which receive high rainfall and have very high temperature. This results in the less humus content in the soil. Also , they have excess amount of iron in them . Hence , they are not fertile soil and are not suitable for cultivation.
Question 174
Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term transhumance ?
A. Economy that solely depends upon animals
B. Farming in which' only one crop is cultivated by clearing hill slopes
C. Practice of growing crops on higher hill slopes in summer and foothills in winter
D. Seasonal migration of people with their animals up and down the mountains
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Seasonal migration of people with their animals up and down the mountains is known as transhumance. Seasonal movement of livestock (such as sheep) between mountain and lowland pastures either under the care of herders or in company with the owners.
Question 175
Which one of the following statements in not correct?
A. India is the highest oil-seeds and vegetable oil producing country in the world
B. India is the second largest exporter of jute goods in the world
C. India is the largest producer of silk in world
D. India is the second largest producer of three-wheeler motor vehicles in the world
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
China is the world's single biggest producer and chief supplier of silk to the world markets. India is the world's second largest producer.
Question 176
Which one of the following States is the largest producer of black pepper in India?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Karnataka is the largest producer of black pepper in India. Karnataka has become the largest producer of pepper in India. Almost 50% pepper production in India is from Karnataka.
Question 177
Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for the formation of Chambal Ravines?
A. Splash
B. Sheet
C. Rill
D. Gully
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Gully erosion is responsible for the formation of Chambal Ravines. Ravines are a type of fluvial erosional feature and are formed as result of constant vertical erosion by streams and rivers flowing over semi arid and arid regions. The region through which the Chambal river flows does not receive enough rainfall to create ravines that are 60–80 m deep.
Question 178
Which soil is best for the production of cotton?
A. Black soil
B. Loam soil
C. Alluvial soil
D. Peaty soil
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Black soils are found in Deccan plateau. These soils are rich in lime,iron and alumina and have high moisture retention capacity so these are best suited for cotton cultivation.
Question 179
Which state in India is known as "Rice Bowl"?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh is known as "Rice bowl of India" due to large production of rice. 77% of its total aerable area is under rice cultivation. Being the largest producer eggs, it also called egg bowl of Asia.
Question 180
Which state is a jute abundant state?
A. West Bengal
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Orissa
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
West Bengal is the largest producer of jute in India. In year of 2013-14, Jute was cultivatedon an area of 74.4% of total area. Jute is cultivated in nearly 7 states around the Ganga delta but majority of this falls in the state of West Bengal.
Question 181
Which state of India is known as "Sugar Bowl"?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Punjab
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Bihar
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of sugarcane followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Sugarcane is a tropical crop. Brazil is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world.
Question 182
Which one of the following is not a HYV of wheat?
A. Sonalika
B. Ratna
C. Kalyan Sona
D. Girija
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Jaya and Ratna were the rice varieties that were spread lover the rice growing regions during "Green Revolution". Other given option are HYV varieties of wheat
Question 183
Why is crop rotation necessary?
A. To increase the fertility of soil
B. To increase the quantity of minerals
C. To reduce the quantity of proteins
D. To plough various types of crops
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Soil contains many minerals and salts. Some of them are used by one type of crop while others by other crops. Crop rotation will help to regain those minerals and will prevent the over exploitation of one type of mineral.
Question 184
With reference to India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
A. About one-third of the area of the country records more than 750 millimetres of annual rainfall.
B. The dominant source of irrigation in the country is wells
C. Alluvial soil is the predominant type of soil in the northern plains of the country
D. The mountain areas account for about thirty percent of the surface area of the country
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In percentage of total area 10.6% Mountains 18.5% Hills 27.7% Plateaus 43.2% Plains.
Question 185
With reference to the area devoted to its cultivation pulses hold the third place in India. Which crops occupy the first and second places respectively?
A. Rice and Wheat
B. Rice and Cotton
C. Jowar and Cotton
D. Jowar and Bajara
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Rice and Wheat occupy the first and second places respectively.
Question 186
Zaid crops are
A. Green crops which are feed to animals for grazing
B. Substitute crops which are cropped when regular
crops fail to grow
C. Crops which are cropped to attract insecticides
D. Crops which are cropped to attract such insects
which are necessary to work as pesticides
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Substitute crops are those crops which are cropped when regular crops fail to grow. They require warm dry weather for majority of growth period and longer day length for flowering.