Agriculture and Soil in Indian Geography MCQs

Question 1

How do the western disturbances affect the crops in north India?

Accepted Answer

They are beneficial to the crops by causing winter rain

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They cause heavy damage to the standing crops

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They bring in locusts which destroy the crops

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They help in keeping the plants warm to some extent in winter

Question 2

What is the main advantage of transplantation method in rice cultivation?

Accepted Answer

It is helpful in achieving an economical use of water and a higher yield of grain

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This method ensures maximum utilization of land

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It helps in early harvesting

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The draining of water from the field before harvesting is made easy

Question 3

In which of the following ways can soil be conserved? I. Contour ploughing II. Terracing III. Shifting cultivation IV. Crop rotation

Accepted Answer

I, II and IV

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II, III and IV

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II and IV

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I and III

Question 4

Which Crop is cultivated in Zaid season?

Accepted Answer

Watermelon

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Soyabean

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Maize

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Jute

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

Question 6

Which of the following is not primarily a kharif crop in India?

Accepted Answer

Wheat

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Rice

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Maize

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Cotton

Question 7

Zaid crops are

Accepted Answer

Substitute crops which are cropped when regular crops fail to grow

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Green crops which are feed to animals for grazing

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Crops which are cropped to attract insecticides

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Crops which are cropped to attract such insects which are necessary to work as pesticides

Question 8

Dry farming in India is extensively practised in

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Deccan Plateau

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Kanara Plains

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Coromandal Plains

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Ganga Plains

Question 9

Which one among the following is not a reason for practising tank irrigation in the Peninsular India?

Accepted Answer

Most of the rivers of Peninsular India are perennial

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The undulating relief and hard rocks

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Little percolation of rain water due to impervious rock structure

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There are many streams which become torrential during rainy season