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 #261
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Which of the following is not a tropical fruit grown in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Apple is a temperate fruit grown in higher altitudes of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Mango, banana, and papaya are tropical fruits.
Apple is a temperate fruit grown in higher altitudes of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Mango, banana, and papaya are tropical fruits.
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Question #262
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The term 'hybrid seeds' in agriculture refers to:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Hybrid seeds are produced by crossing two distinct inbred varieties to obtain offspring with superior traits like higher yield, disease resistance, and uniformity.
Hybrid seeds are produced by crossing two distinct inbred varieties to obtain offspring with superior traits like higher yield, disease resistance, and uniformity.
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Question #263
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Which of the following is the most irrigated state in India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has the largest net irrigated area in India, followed by Rajasthan and Punjab. However, Punjab has the highest percentage of irrigated land.
Uttar Pradesh has the largest net irrigated area in India, followed by Rajasthan and Punjab. However, Punjab has the highest percentage of irrigated land.
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Question #264
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What is the major constraint of Indian agriculture?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Dependence on monsoon is a major constraint as about 60% of India's net sown area is rainfed, making agriculture vulnerable to droughts and erratic rainfall.
Dependence on monsoon is a major constraint as about 60% of India's net sown area is rainfed, making agriculture vulnerable to droughts and erratic rainfall.
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Question #265
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Which crop is known as the 'King of Fibers'?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Cotton is often called the 'King of Fibers' due to its widespread use in the textile industry, comfort, and versatility. India is a major producer.
Cotton is often called the 'King of Fibers' due to its widespread use in the textile industry, comfort, and versatility. India is a major producer.
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Question #266
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In which type of soil is red soil primarily found?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Red soil is found in arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is formed by weathering of ancient crystalline rocks.
Red soil is found in arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is formed by weathering of ancient crystalline rocks.
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Question #267
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Which of the following is a major oilseed crop grown in the Rabi season?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Mustard is a major Rabi oilseed crop, grown in northern states like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab. Groundnut and soybean are Kharif crops.
Mustard is a major Rabi oilseed crop, grown in northern states like Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab. Groundnut and soybean are Kharif crops.
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Question #268
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The practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same land is called:
Correct Answer: Option B
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Intercropping involves growing two or more crops in the same field simultaneously to maximize productivity and reduce risk, e.g., wheat + mustard, groundnut + sunflower.
Intercropping involves growing two or more crops in the same field simultaneously to maximize productivity and reduce risk, e.g., wheat + mustard, groundnut + sunflower.
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Question #269
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Which of the following is a high-yielding variety of rice developed in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Jaya is a high-yielding variety of rice developed in India. IR-8 was developed by IRRI, Kalyan Sona and Sonalika are wheat varieties.
Jaya is a high-yielding variety of rice developed in India. IR-8 was developed by IRRI, Kalyan Sona and Sonalika are wheat varieties.
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Question #270
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What is the rank of India in global milk production?
Correct Answer: Option C
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India ranks first in global milk production, contributing about 24% of the world's total milk, thanks to Operation Flood and cooperative movements like Amul.
India ranks first in global milk production, contributing about 24% of the world's total milk, thanks to Operation Flood and cooperative movements like Amul.
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Question #271
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Which of the following is a state with high sugarcane productivity?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Maharashtra has high sugarcane productivity due to better irrigation and varieties, although Uttar Pradesh has the largest area and total production.
Maharashtra has high sugarcane productivity due to better irrigation and varieties, although Uttar Pradesh has the largest area and total production.
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Question #272
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The 'National Food Security Mission' was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched in 2007 to increase production of rice, wheat, and pulses through area expansion and productivity enhancement.
The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched in 2007 to increase production of rice, wheat, and pulses through area expansion and productivity enhancement.
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Question #273
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Which factor does not affect the cropping pattern in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
While international trade can influence prices and exports, it is not a direct factor determining cropping patterns at the local level. Climate, soil, and land holdings are fundamental.
While international trade can influence prices and exports, it is not a direct factor determining cropping patterns at the local level. Climate, soil, and land holdings are fundamental.
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Question #274
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Which of the following is a beverage crop grown in India?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Tea is a beverage crop grown in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. It requires well-drained soil, warm and humid climate, and is a major export crop.
Tea is a beverage crop grown in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. It requires well-drained soil, warm and humid climate, and is a major export crop.
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Question #275
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The state with the largest area under irrigation in India is:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has the largest gross irrigated area in India, followed by Rajasthan and Punjab. However, Punjab has the highest intensity.
Uttar Pradesh has the largest gross irrigated area in India, followed by Rajasthan and Punjab. However, Punjab has the highest intensity.
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Question #276
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Which type of farming is practiced in the northeastern states of India?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Shifting cultivation, locally known as Jhum, is widely practiced in the northeastern states like Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura, often in hilly areas.
Shifting cultivation, locally known as Jhum, is widely practiced in the northeastern states like Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura, often in hilly areas.
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Question #277
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What is the critical stage for irrigation in wheat?
Correct Answer: Option A
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The tillering stage is critical for wheat irrigation as it determines the number of productive tillers, which directly impacts grain yield. Water stress during this stage reduces yield.
The tillering stage is critical for wheat irrigation as it determines the number of productive tillers, which directly impacts grain yield. Water stress during this stage reduces yield.
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Question #278
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Which of the following is not a factor in the location of agricultural regions?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Political boundaries do not determine agricultural regions; they are based on physical and economic factors like climate, soil, market proximity, and transport.
Political boundaries do not determine agricultural regions; they are based on physical and economic factors like climate, soil, market proximity, and transport.
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Question #279
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The largest producer of jute in India is:
Correct Answer: Option D
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West Bengal is the largest producer of jute, accounting for over 70% of India's jute production. The Ganges delta provides ideal conditions.
West Bengal is the largest producer of jute, accounting for over 70% of India's jute production. The Ganges delta provides ideal conditions.
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Question #280
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Which of the following is a Rabi millet?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Bajra, Jowar, and Ragi are primarily Kharif millets. In some regions, Jowar is grown in Rabi, but it is not a typical Rabi millet. Generally, no millet is exclusively Rabi.
Bajra, Jowar, and Ragi are primarily Kharif millets. In some regions, Jowar is grown in Rabi, but it is not a typical Rabi millet. Generally, no millet is exclusively Rabi.
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