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 #281
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What is the contribution of agriculture to India's GDP (approx. 2023)?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Agriculture contributes about 18-20% to India's GDP, but it employs nearly 45-50% of the workforce, indicating its importance in livelihood.
Agriculture contributes about 18-20% to India's GDP, but it employs nearly 45-50% of the workforce, indicating its importance in livelihood.
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Question #282
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Which of the following is a Kharif oilseed?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Soybean is a Kharif oilseed crop, mainly grown in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Mustard and linseed are Rabi, safflower is also Rabi.
Soybean is a Kharif oilseed crop, mainly grown in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Mustard and linseed are Rabi, safflower is also Rabi.
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Question #283
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The first agricultural census in India was conducted in:
Correct Answer: Option A
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The first agricultural census in India was conducted in 1970-71, providing comprehensive data on land holdings, land use, and operational holdings.
The first agricultural census in India was conducted in 1970-71, providing comprehensive data on land holdings, land use, and operational holdings.
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Question #284
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Which of the following is a prominent horticultural crop in Himachal Pradesh?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Apple is a prominent horticultural crop in Himachal Pradesh, along with Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand, due to temperate climate and elevation.
Apple is a prominent horticultural crop in Himachal Pradesh, along with Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand, due to temperate climate and elevation.
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Question #285
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What does MSP stand for in Indian agriculture?
Correct Answer: Option C
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MSP stands for Minimum Support Price, a government policy to ensure farmers get a minimum price for their crops, protecting them from price fluctuations.
MSP stands for Minimum Support Price, a government policy to ensure farmers get a minimum price for their crops, protecting them from price fluctuations.
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Question #286
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Which crop requires water logging?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Rice (paddy) can tolerate water logging and often grows in standing water. In fact, some degree of water logging is beneficial for paddy cultivation to suppress weeds.
Rice (paddy) can tolerate water logging and often grows in standing water. In fact, some degree of water logging is beneficial for paddy cultivation to suppress weeds.
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Question #287
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The Deccan Plateau region in India is known for growing:
Correct Answer: Option B
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The Deccan Plateau, with black soil, is ideal for cotton, pulses, and oilseeds like groundnut. It also grows millets like jowar and bajra.
The Deccan Plateau, with black soil, is ideal for cotton, pulses, and oilseeds like groundnut. It also grows millets like jowar and bajra.
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Question #288
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Which of the following is a plantation crop?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Rubber is a plantation crop, grown on large estates in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. It requires tropical climate and well-drained soil.
Rubber is a plantation crop, grown on large estates in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. It requires tropical climate and well-drained soil.
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Question #289
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What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
Correct Answer: Option D
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The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) aims to provide comprehensive crop insurance to farmers against crop loss due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases.
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) aims to provide comprehensive crop insurance to farmers against crop loss due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases.
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Question #290
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Which of the following states is a leading producer of bananas?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of bananas, along with Maharashtra and Gujarat. India is the world's largest banana producer.
Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of bananas, along with Maharashtra and Gujarat. India is the world's largest banana producer.
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Question #291
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The main crop rotation in the Deccan region is:
Correct Answer: Option A
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In the Deccan region, the common crop rotation is Jowar (sorghum) followed by wheat in Rabi, or cotton followed by pulses.
In the Deccan region, the common crop rotation is Jowar (sorghum) followed by wheat in Rabi, or cotton followed by pulses.
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Question #292
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Which of the following is a major spice produced in Kerala?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Kerala is a major producer of spices like pepper, cardamom, turmeric, and ginger, contributing significantly to India's spice exports.
Kerala is a major producer of spices like pepper, cardamom, turmeric, and ginger, contributing significantly to India's spice exports.
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Question #293
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What is the full form of NABARD?
Correct Answer: Option B
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NABARD stands for National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development. It is the apex development bank for promoting agriculture, small-scale industries, and rural development.
NABARD stands for National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development. It is the apex development bank for promoting agriculture, small-scale industries, and rural development.
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Question #294
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Which of the following crops is called the 'Golden Fiber'?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Jute is known as the 'Golden Fiber' due to its golden color and economic value. It is used for making sacks, ropes, and textiles.
Jute is known as the 'Golden Fiber' due to its golden color and economic value. It is used for making sacks, ropes, and textiles.
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Question #295
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The practice of cultivating only one crop on a given piece of land repeatedly is known as:
Correct Answer: Option D
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Monoculture is the cultivation of a single crop year after year on the same land. It can lead to nutrient depletion and increased pest incidence.
Monoculture is the cultivation of a single crop year after year on the same land. It can lead to nutrient depletion and increased pest incidence.
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Question #296
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Which state is the largest producer of grapes in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Maharashtra is the largest producer of grapes, especially in the Nashik and Sangli regions, which are also wine-producing areas.
Maharashtra is the largest producer of grapes, especially in the Nashik and Sangli regions, which are also wine-producing areas.
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Question #297
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What is the reason for the lower productivity of pulses in India?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Pulses in India are often grown on rainfed, marginal lands with limited irrigation, low input use, and traditional varieties, resulting in lower productivity.
Pulses in India are often grown on rainfed, marginal lands with limited irrigation, low input use, and traditional varieties, resulting in lower productivity.
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Question #298
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Which of the following is not a cereal crop?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Pulses are not cereals; they are leguminous crops rich in protein. Cereals are grasses cultivated for their edible grains (rice, wheat, maize, millets).
Pulses are not cereals; they are leguminous crops rich in protein. Cereals are grasses cultivated for their edible grains (rice, wheat, maize, millets).
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Question #299
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The first high-yielding variety of wheat introduced in India was:
Correct Answer: Option B
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The first high-yielding variety of wheat introduced in India was 'Lerma Rojo' in 1963, followed by 'Sonora 64'. Kalyan Sona and Sonalika were developed later.
The first high-yielding variety of wheat introduced in India was 'Lerma Rojo' in 1963, followed by 'Sonora 64'. Kalyan Sona and Sonalika were developed later.
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Question #300
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Which region is known for plantation agriculture in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The Western Ghats region (Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu) is known for plantation crops like tea, coffee, rubber, and spices due to tropical climate and high rainfall.
The Western Ghats region (Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu) is known for plantation crops like tea, coffee, rubber, and spices due to tropical climate and high rainfall.
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