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  1. Question 1 of 61
    1. Question

    The branch of agriculture which deals with the feeding, shelter, health and breeding of domestic animals is called:

    Hint

    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.

  2. Question 2 of 61
    2. Question

    Cultivation of wheat requires:

    Hint

    Wheat is primarily a crop of mid-latitude grasslands and requires a cool climate with moderate rainfall. The ideal wheat climate has winter temperature 10° to 15°C and summer temperature varying from 21°C to 26°C. Loam soil is the best for wheat cultivation.

  3. Question 3 of 61
    3. Question

    World’s maximum newsprint comes from:

    Hint

    Traditionally, newsprint was made from fibers extracted from various softwood species of trees (most commonly, spruce, fir, balsam fir or pine). However, an increasing percentage of the world’s newsprint is made with recycled fibers. Temperate deciduous or temperate broad-leaf forests are a variety of temperate forest ‘dominated’ by trees that lose their leaves each year.

  4. Question 4 of 61
    4. Question

    In which of the following countries long-staple type of cotton is mainly grown?

    Hint

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

  5. Question 5 of 61
    5. Question

    Laterite soils are found in areas where:

    Hint

    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 aluminum.

  6. Question 6 of 61
    6. Question

    Kharif crops are sown:

    Hint

    Kharif crops are domesticated plants that are cultivated and harvested in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh during the Indian subcontinent’s monsoon season, which lasts from June to November depending on the area. The southwest monsoon is generally expected to begin around the beginning of June and fade away by the end of September.

  7. Question 7 of 61
    7. Question

    Where is India’s most prized tea grown?

    Hint

    Darjeeling tea is a well-known tea variety that is exported around the world. It grows in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. Darjeeling tea is unique because the leaves can be processed in different ways, resulting in black, green, white, or oolong tea.

  8. Question 8 of 61
    8. Question

    The crops grown after the summer monsoon are called:

    Hint

    The crops grown after the summer monsoon are called Rabi. Rabi crops are sown in winter and harvested in the summer season.

  9. Question 9 of 61
    9. Question

    For the cultivation of Tobacco, the soil should be rich in:

    Hint

    The major nutrients essential for growth the development of tobacco plants are nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sulphur. Nitrogen has a greater effect on tobacco yield and quality than any other nutrient.

  10. Question 10 of 61
    10. Question

    The part of the Equatorial region which has well-developed rubber plantations is:

    Hint

    Rubber can grow anywhere in Malaysia, because of the suitability of climate and soil; but most of the rubber estates are concentrated in the western coastal plains of Malaysia. Malaysia is one of the world’s leading producers of rubber and rubber products.

  11. Question 11 of 61
    11. Question

    The soil conservation method in which mountain slope is cut into steps is:

    Hint

    Contour ploughing is the farming practice of plowing and/or planting across a slope following its elevation contour lines.

  12. Question 12 of 61
    12. Question

    In which part of India, canal irrigation system is the most common?

    Hint

    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.

  13. Question 13 of 61
    13. Question

    Which of the following is the main spice producer?

    Hint

    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.

  14. Question 14 of 61
    14. Question

    Which of the following statements is not correct?

    Hint

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

  15. Question 15 of 61
    15. Question

    Which of the following types of soil is best suited for cotton cultivation?

    Hint

    Black soils are most suitable for the cotton crop hence it is also known as black cotton soil.

  16. Question 16 of 61
    16. Question

    The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:

    Hint

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

  17. Question 17 of 61
    17. Question

    Plants are dried up in winter due to frost because:

    Hint

    In frost covered plants, ice crystals form inside plant cells. These crystals cause expansion of cells. Cells can expand up to a certain limit, after which they got ruptured and plants ultimately are killed due to mechanical damage.

  18. Question 18 of 61
    18. Question

    The soil which originates under tall-grass prairie vegetation is called:

    Hint

    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.

  19. Question 19 of 61
    19. Question

    Green Revolution in India has so far been most successful in case of:

    Hint

    The Green Revolution was a period when agriculture in India was converted into an industrial system due to the adoption of modern methods and technology, such as the use of high yielding variety (HYV) seeds, tractors, irrigation facilities, pesticides, and fertilizers. The production of wheat has produced the best results in fueling self-sufficiency of India.

  20. Question 20 of 61
    20. Question

    The largest irrigated area in India is occupied by:

    Hint

    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.

  21. Question 21 of 61
    21. Question

    Which of the following methods does not help in conserving soil fertility and moisture?

    Hint

    Techniques for improved soil conservation include crop rotation, Contour ploughing, Strip cropping, Shifting agriculture, etc. Dry farming encompasses specific agricultural techniques for the non-irrigated cultivation of crops.

  22. Question 22 of 61
    22. Question

    In a slanting hilly Indian terrain experiencing more than 200 cm of annual rainfall, which one of the following crops can be cultivated best?

    Hint

    Tea grows best in regions which enjoy a warm, humid climate with a rainfall measuring at least 200 centimetres a year. Ideally, it likes deep, light, acidic and well-drained soil. Given these conditions, tea will grow in areas from sea level up to altitudes as high as 2,100 metres above sea level.

  23. Question 23 of 61
    23. Question

    Which of the following are not grown in the Kharif season?

    Hint

    The Kharif crops are usually sown at the beginning of the monsoon season around June and harvested by September or October. Rice, maize, bajra, ragi, soybean, groundnut, cotton are all types of Kharif crops. The crops that are sown in the winter season (November to April) are called Rabi crops. Some of the important rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.

  24. Question 24 of 61
    24. Question

    “Slash and Burn agriculture” is the name given to:

    Hint

    Shifting cultivation is a mode of farming long followed in the humid tropics of Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. In the practice of “slash and burn”, farmers would cut the native vegetation and burn it, then plant crops in the exposed, ash-fertilized soil for two or three seasons in succession.

  25. Question 25 of 61
    25. Question

    Rotation of crops means:

    Hint

    Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area across a sequence of growing seasons. It reduces reliance on one set of nutrients, pest and weed pressure, and the probability of developing resistant pest and weeds.

  26. Question 26 of 61
    26. Question

    Which one of the following is not a plantation crop?

    Hint

    A plantation is a large-scale farm that specializes in cash crops. The crops grown include cotton, coffee, tea, cocoa, sisal, oil seeds, oil palms, rubber trees, and fruits.

  27. Question 27 of 61
    27. Question

    Which one of the following animals is called farmers friend?

    Hint

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

  28. Question 28 of 61
    28. Question

    Which one of the following is related to Silviculture?

    Hint

    Silviculture is the art and science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests and woodlands to meet the diverse needs and values of landowners and society such as wildlife habitat, timber, water resources, restoration, and recreation on a sustainable basis.

  29. Question 29 of 61
    29. Question

    Jhum Cultivation is a method of cultivation which used to be practiced in:

    Hint

    Jhum cultivation also called slash and burn agriculture is a form of crop-growing farming activity. Crops are grown in this cultivation by clearing the trees and other vegetation and then burning the fields. This agriculture is practiced by the tribal groups in the northeastern states of India like Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland.

  30. Question 30 of 61
    30. Question

    With which crop has Green Revolution been associated?

  31. Question 31 of 61
    31. Question

    Of the gross cropped area in India, the foodgrains occupy:

    Hint

    Grain crops contributed about 127 million Hectare (59%) of the gross cropped area of the country. Rice and wheat occupied 22% and 15% of the total net cultivable area in India.

  32. Question 32 of 61
    32. Question

    The gradation and standardisation of agricultural products in India are conducted through:

    Hint

    AGMARK is a certification mark employed on agricultural products in India, assuring that they conform to a set of standards approved by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, an agency of the Government of India.

  33. Question 33 of 61
    33. Question

    Indian agriculture is typically characterised as:

    Hint

    Indian agriculture is typically characterised as land scarce, labour surplus economy.

  34. Question 34 of 61
    34. Question

    In India, the irrigation of agricultural land is carried out maximum by:

    Hint

    About 80 percent of the current water use is drawn by agriculture. Irrigated area accounts for nearly 49 percent of agricultural land in India. India’s irrigation is mostly groundwater well based. At 39 million hectares (67% of its total irrigation), India has the world’s largest groundwater well-equipped irrigation system.

  35. Question 35 of 61
    35. Question

    Which of the following countries has the highest percentage of land under cultivation?

    Hint

    India has the highest percentage (57%) of land under cultivation.

  36. Question 36 of 61
    36. Question

    ‘IR-20’ and ‘Ratna’ are two important varieties of:

    Hint

    ‘IR-20’ and ‘Ratna’ are two important varieties of paddy. ‘IR-20’ (International Rice-20) is a high-yielding variety of rice developed by the International Rice Research Institute. ‘Ratna’ Rice is as long as Basmati rice grains.

  37. Question 37 of 61
    37. Question

    Pick the odd one out based on crop season:

    Hint

    Rice, maize, and cotton are some of the major Kharif crops in India. The opposite of the Kharif crop is the Rabi crop, which is grown in the winter. Wheat is a Rabi crop.

  38. Question 38 of 61
    38. Question

    The residue left after extracting juice from sugar-beet and sugarcane is called:

    Hint

    Bagasse is the dry pulpy fibrous material that remains after crushing sugarcane or sorghum stalks to extract their juice. It is used as a biofuel for the production of heat, energy, and electricity, and in the manufacture of pulp and building materials.

  39. Question 39 of 61
    39. Question

    HYV refers to:

    Hint

    HYV full form is High Yielding Variety. HYV seeds are resistant and have a high yielding potential against insects and diseases.

  40. Question 40 of 61
    40. Question

    Which one of the following is not an HYV of wheat?

    Hint

    ‘Ratna’ is an HYV of rice.

  41. Question 41 of 61
    41. Question

    In Indian agriculture, the period from July to October November is called:

    Hint

    In India, the Kharif season is popularly considered to start in June and end in October.

  42. Question 42 of 61
    42. Question

    Watermelons grow best in:

    Hint

    Sandy loam rich in organic matter with good drainage is ideal for cultivation of watermelon. This crop requires a moderate warm temperature.

  43. Question 43 of 61
    43. Question

    The term “Green Revolution” has been used to indicate higher production through:

    Hint

    The Green Revolution in India was initiated in the 1960s by introducing high-yielding varieties of rice and wheat to increase per hectare productivity.

  44. Question 44 of 61
    44. Question

    Nature of unemployment in agriculture in India is:

    Hint

    disguised unemployment is also known as hidden unemployment. This refers to a situation where labour that is employed in a job is not actually utilised for the production of goods and services. Seasonal unemployment is when people who work in seasonal jobs become unemployed when demand for labor decreases.

  45. Question 45 of 61
    45. Question

    Soil erosion on hill slopes can be checked by:

    Hint

    Soil erosion on hill slopes can be checked by Terrace cultivation. Terrace farming is a method of farming whereby “steps” known as terraces are built onto the slopes of hills and mountains.

  46. Question 46 of 61
    46. Question

    Which breed of the following buffalo breeds is found in the Southwestern part of Gujarat?

    Hint

    The Surti is a breed of water buffalo found in the Charottar tract of Gujarat between the Mahi and Sabarmati rivers. The best animals of this breed are found in Anand, Kaira and Baroda districts of Gujarat.

  47. Question 47 of 61
    47. Question

    Which one of the following categories of workers is termed as cultivators?

    Hint

    Cultivators are agricultural Labourers. A person who worked in another person’s land for wages in cash, kind or share was regarded as an agricultural labourer.

  48. Question 48 of 61
    48. Question

    BT seed is associated with:

    Hint

    Bt cotton was created through the addition of genes encoding toxin crystals in the Cry group of endotoxin.

  49. Question 49 of 61
    49. Question

    Bark of this tree is used as a condiment:

    Hint

    Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum.

  50. Question 50 of 61
    50. Question

    Match the following:

    A. Tea1. Himachal Pradesh
    B. Sugarcane2. Assam
    C. Groundnut3. Uttar Pradesh
    D. Apple4. Gujarat
    Hint

    The correct match is as follows:

    A. Tea2. Assam
    B. Sugarcane3. Uttar Pradesh
    C. Groundnut4. Gujarat
    D. Apple1. Himachal Pradesh
  51. Question 51 of 61
    51. Question

    The adoption of High Yielding Variety Programme in Indian Agriculture started in:

    Hint

    The High Yielding Variety Programme (HYVP) was launched in the Kharif of 1966-67 with an objective to attain self-sufficiency in food by 1970-71.

  52. Question 52 of 61
    52. Question

    ‘Brown Revolution’ is:

    Hint

    The Brown Revolution focuses on building soil ecology, thus enabling local farmers to feed communities. Brown Revolution: This revolution focuses on meeting the demand for coffee from the developed nations by growing socially responsible and environment-friendly coffee. The Brown Revolution is related to Visakhapatnam’s tribal areas.

  53. Question 53 of 61
    53. Question

    Mechanization of Indian agriculture on a considerable scale is not possible due to:

    Hint

    Among problems encountered regarding use of agricultural machinery, high cost of equipment ranked first followed by high fuel cost small size of farm holdings and high repair and maintenance cost. Most of the farmers are poor and cannot afford to buy or own farm machines.

  54. Question 54 of 61
    54. Question

    ‘Cod’ is a variety of:

    Hint

    Cod, (genus Gadus), large and economically important marine fish of the family Gadidae. The species Gadus morhua is found on both sides of the North Atlantic.

  55. Question 55 of 61
    55. Question

    Golden Revolution refers to:

    Hint

    The period between 1991 and 2003 is referred to as the Golden Revolution in India. IT is related to the increased production of honey and horticulture which was the main objective of this agricultural revolution. Nirpakh Tutej is the father of the Golden Revolution.

  56. Question 56 of 61
    56. Question

    Desertification can be checked by:

    Hint

    Desertification can be checked by artificial bunds or covering the area with the proper type of vegetation and stop over-grazing.

  57. Question 57 of 61
    57. Question

    Green Revolution was started in:

    Hint

    The Green Revolution in India was initiated in the 1960s by introducing high-yielding varieties of rice and wheat to increase food production in order to alleviate hunger and poverty.

  58. Question 58 of 61
    58. Question

    Which of the following is not a cause of low productivity in Indian agriculture?

    Hint

    Cooperative farming is not a cause of low productivity in Indian agriculture. Cooperative farming refers to an organisation in which each member-farmer remains the owner of his land individually. But farming is done jointly. Profit is distributed among the member-farmers in the ratio of land owned by them.

  59. Question 59 of 61
    59. Question

    Which of the following is called “brown paper”?

    Hint

    Jute is also called “brown paper” as the colour of the jute fibres is brown. Jute is used chiefly to make cloth for wrapping bales of raw cotton, make sacks and coarse cloth and making fine printing paper.

  60. Question 60 of 61
    60. Question

    The crop mainly grown in hills is:

    Hint

    Sweet corn is the staple food in hilly and sub-mountain tracts of northern India, although consumed all over the country. It is extensively grown in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

  61. Question 61 of 61
    61. Question

    There was a substantial increase in food grains production specially wheat production, during the period after:

    Hint

    After the Green Revolution, the productivity of wheat has been significantly increased. From 1966 onwards, the Green Revolution aimed at bringing about a Grain Revolution.

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