Agricultural Geography Quiz

Chernozems are humus-rich grassland soils used extensively for growing cereals or for raising livestock. They are found in the middle latitudes of both hemispheres, in zones commonly termed prairie in North America, pampa in Argentina, and steppe in Asia or in eastern Europe.

Malabar coast is the main spice producer comprising Kerala and Tamil Nadu. As it lies in tropical conditions with ample rainfall, it is best suited for spice production.

Earthworms are called the friends of the farmer because of the multitude of services they provide that improve soil health and consequently plant health.

Most of the canal irrigation is in the canal network of the Ganges-Yamuna basin mainly in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The maximum part of the total irrigated area of the country by canals is in Uttar Pradesh.

Long- and extra-long staple cottons include pima cotton and Egyptian cotton. These cottons are renowned for their superior quality.

Jammu and Kashmir is the only state in India where saffron is produced.

The laterite soil is formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternate wet and dry periods, which leads to leaching of soil, leaving only oxides of iron and aluminium.

The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world.

Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture concerned with animals that are raised for meat, fibre, milk, eggs, or other products. It includes day-to-day care, selective breeding and the raising of livestock.

The largest irrigated area in India is occupied by rice. The total area under irrigated rice is about 22.00 million hectares, which accounts about 49.5 percent of the total area under rice crop in the country.