Agricultural Geography Quiz

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

'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.

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