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Q.1
Madhya Pradesh is the biggest producer of
Cotton
Oil seeds
Pulses
Maize
Q.2
Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term transhumance ?
Economy that solely depends upon animals
Farming in which' only one crop is cultivated by clearing hill slopes
Practice of growing crops on higher hill slopes in summer and foothills in winter
Seasonal migration of people with their animals up and down the mountains
Q.3
The term "Green Revolution" is used to show higher production of
Grasslands
Tree plantation
Per hectare agricultural output
Gardening in urban centres
Q.4
Turpentine oil is obtained from
Cashew nut shell
Pine tree
Eucalyptus tree
Cinchona tree
Q.5
Natural Vegetation' refers to ________
A plant community that has been left undisturbed over a long time
Plant species which live and grow together
A protected area created by using contour bunding
All of the above
Q.6
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?
1, 2, 3, 4
3, 2, 4, 1
2, 4, 3, 1
3, 4, 2, 1
Q.7
Which one among the following pairs of States is the leading producer of tobacco in India?
Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat
Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh
Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
Q.8
Which of the following regions has almost all prevalent types of natural vegetation in India?
The Coastal Plains
The Deccan Plateau
The Himalayas
The Ganga Plain
Q.9
Which one of the following statements in not correct?
India is the highest oil-seeds and vegetable oil producing country in the world
India is the second largest exporter of jute goods in the world
India is the largest producer of silk in world
India is the second largest producer of three-wheeler motor vehicles in the world
Q.10
With reference to India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
About one-third of the area of the country records more than 750 millimetres of annual rainfall.
The dominant source of irrigation in the country is wells
Alluvial soil is the predominant type of soil in the northern plains of the country
The mountain areas account for about thirty percent of the surface area of the country
Q.11
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?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.12
In which of the area of India, Non-Irrigated Farming is performed?
Kanera Field
Deccan Plateau
Coromandal Field
Ganges Field
Q.13
What type of farming is practised in the densely populated regions of the world?
Commercial farming
Extensive farming
Intensive farming
Plantation farming
Q.14
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
2, 3, 4, 1
1, 2, 3, 4
4, 3, 2, 1
1, 4, 3, 2
Q.15
Which of the following factor affects the agriculture in India?
Temperature
Humidity
Wind
Rain
Q.16
Which soil is best for the production of cotton?
Black soil
Loam soil
Alluvial soil
Peaty soil
Q.17
On the basis of the process of their formation, which' of the following soils is formed differently from the other three?
Khadar
Bhangar
Bhabar
Regur
Q.18
The salinity of soil is measured by
Electrical Conductivity Meter
Hygrometer
Psychrometer
Scaler
Q.19
The formation of laterite soil is mainly due to ________
Weathering
Erosion
Leaching
Deposition
Q.20
In the agricultural resources, cereals comprise
Rubber, oil seeds, groundnut
Cotton, Jute, hemp
Tea, coffee, cocoa
Rice, wheat, millets
Q.21
Which of the following is the most fertile soil in India?
Black soil
Alluvial soil
Red soil
Laterite soil
Q.22
The soil found in the Eastern and Western coasts of India is ________.
Red Rocky
Laterite
Black Cotton
Alluvial
Q.23
Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils?
These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture
These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash
These are usually fine grained
These are by far the most fertile
Q.24
The plantation in a huge manner to prevent soil erosion is called
Shelter Belts
Contour Farming
Strip Farming
Forestation
Q.25
The soil which bleaches quickly due to rain, is called
Red
Laterite
Black
Alluvial
Q.26
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?
It greatly increases the crop production
It makes some soils impermeable
It raises the water table
It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
Q.27
The soils which have supported agriculture for centuries without much manuring or fallowing are
Alluvial and late rite soils
Red and laterite soils
Black and alluvial soils
Laterite and black soils
Q.28
As per the classification by agriculture ministry, how many agroclimatic zones are in India?
123
126
127
122
Q.29
How can soil erosion be controlled on hill slopes?
Forestation
Step farming
Strip cropping
Linear contour ploughing
Q.30
The red colour of red soil is due to
Nitrogen
Humus
Iron
Copper
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