Agriculture in India MCQs
Practice Agriculture in India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering crops, cropping patterns, Green Revolution, agricultural seasons, irrigation, agricultural regions, food grains, cash crops, horticulture and important agriculture-related geography topics frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #221
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Which type of farming is predominant in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Small holdings with family labor.
Small holdings with family labor.
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Geography GK
Agriculture in India
Question #222
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The crop grown in both seasons in some areas is:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Maize has flexibility across seasons.
Maize has flexibility across seasons.
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Question #223
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National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture focuses on:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
It addresses climate change impacts.
It addresses climate change impacts.
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Question #224
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Which dam supports agriculture in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Krishna river project provides irrigation.
Krishna river project provides irrigation.
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Question #225
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The main export item among spices is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Dry red chilli has high export volume.
Dry red chilli has high export volume.
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Question #226
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Soil Health Card scheme provides information on:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
It helps in balanced fertilizer use.
It helps in balanced fertilizer use.
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Question #227
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Which is a major cash crop of western India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Gujarat and Maharashtra lead in groundnut.
Gujarat and Maharashtra lead in groundnut.
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Question #228
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The percentage of India's population dependent on agriculture is approximately:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
It remains a major employment source.
It remains a major employment source.
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Question #229
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Which fruit crop requires chilling hours?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Temperate fruits like apple need winter chill.
Temperate fruits like apple need winter chill.
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Question #230
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The Green Revolution was most successful in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Wheat benefited greatly from HYV varieties.
Wheat benefited greatly from HYV varieties.
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Question #231
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Which state leads in betel nut production?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Southern states dominate arecanut.
Southern states dominate arecanut.
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Question #232
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Integrated Farming System includes:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It promotes diversification and sustainability.
It promotes diversification and sustainability.
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Question #233
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The largest area under rice cultivation is in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
UP has extensive rice area.
UP has extensive rice area.
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Question #234
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Which is a drought-resistant pulse?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Pulses generally have good drought tolerance.
Pulses generally have good drought tolerance.
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Question #235
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The term 'Package of Practices' in agriculture refers to:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It includes seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, etc.
It includes seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, etc.
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Question #236
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Which river basin has rich agricultural potential?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Major river systems support extensive farming.
Major river systems support extensive farming.
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Question #237
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India's agriculture is characterized by:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
About 50-60% area is rain-dependent.
About 50-60% area is rain-dependent.
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Question #238
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Which of the following states is the largest producer of rice in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
West Bengal is the largest rice-producing state in India, contributing about 15% of total production, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. The state has favorable alluvial soil and high rainfall.
West Bengal is the largest rice-producing state in India, contributing about 15% of total production, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. The state has favorable alluvial soil and high rainfall.
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Question #239
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What is the ideal temperature range for wheat cultivation in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Wheat requires a cool growing season with temperatures around 20-25°C and bright sunshine at the time of ripening. It is a Rabi crop, sown in winter and harvested in spring.
Wheat requires a cool growing season with temperatures around 20-25°C and bright sunshine at the time of ripening. It is a Rabi crop, sown in winter and harvested in spring.
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Question #240
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Which of the following is a major Kharif crop in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Rice is a major Kharif crop, sown with the onset of the southwest monsoon in June-July and harvested in September-October. Wheat, gram, and mustard are Rabi crops.
Rice is a major Kharif crop, sown with the onset of the southwest monsoon in June-July and harvested in September-October. Wheat, gram, and mustard are Rabi crops.
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