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 #341
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Which of the following is not an oilseed?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Moong is a pulse, not an oilseed. Soybean, groundnut, and sunflower are oilseeds used for extracting edible oils.
Moong is a pulse, not an oilseed. Soybean, groundnut, and sunflower are oilseeds used for extracting edible oils.
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Question #342
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The 'Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana' (RKVY) aims to:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
RKVY was launched in 2007 to incentivize states to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors, aiming to achieve 4% annual growth.
RKVY was launched in 2007 to incentivize states to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors, aiming to achieve 4% annual growth.
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Question #343
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Which of the following states is known for the cultivation of saffron?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Saffron is cultivated mainly in Jammu & Kashmir (Pampore region), and to a small extent in Himachal Pradesh. It is a highly prized spice.
Saffron is cultivated mainly in Jammu & Kashmir (Pampore region), and to a small extent in Himachal Pradesh. It is a highly prized spice.
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Question #344
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What is the main advantage of drip irrigation?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the plant roots, reducing evaporation and wastage, thus conserving water by up to 50-70%.
Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the plant roots, reducing evaporation and wastage, thus conserving water by up to 50-70%.
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Question #345
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Which of the following is a major challenge for export of Indian agricultural products?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Many importing countries have stringent non-tariff barriers like phytosanitary standards, maximum residue limits (MRLs), and certifications, which Indian products often find hard to meet.
Many importing countries have stringent non-tariff barriers like phytosanitary standards, maximum residue limits (MRLs), and certifications, which Indian products often find hard to meet.
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Question #346
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The main crop of the coastal alluvial soils is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Coastal alluvial soils (deltaic regions) are ideal for rice cultivation due to high moisture and fertility, such as in the Godavari and Krishna deltas.
Coastal alluvial soils (deltaic regions) are ideal for rice cultivation due to high moisture and fertility, such as in the Godavari and Krishna deltas.
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Question #347
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Which of the following is a 'pest' of stored grains?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Weevils (rice weevil, granary weevil) are major pests of stored grains, causing damage during storage. Aphids and bollworms affect standing crops.
Weevils (rice weevil, granary weevil) are major pests of stored grains, causing damage during storage. Aphids and bollworms affect standing crops.
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Question #348
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Which of the following is a major producer of coconut in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Kerala is the largest producer of coconut, though Tamil Nadu and Karnataka also have significant production. India is one of the top coconut producers globally.
Kerala is the largest producer of coconut, though Tamil Nadu and Karnataka also have significant production. India is one of the top coconut producers globally.
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Question #349
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What is the main objective of the 'Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana'?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
This scheme aims to promote organic farming among farmers, encouraging traditional and eco-friendly agricultural practices.
This scheme aims to promote organic farming among farmers, encouraging traditional and eco-friendly agricultural practices.
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Question #350
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Which region in India is known as the 'Sugar Bowl of India'?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Uttar Pradesh is often called the 'Sugar Bowl of India' due to its large sugarcane production and numerous sugar mills.
Uttar Pradesh is often called the 'Sugar Bowl of India' due to its large sugarcane production and numerous sugar mills.
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Question #351
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The major problem of 'soil erosion' in the Himalayan region is caused by:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In the Himalayas, soil erosion is caused by heavy rainfall and steep slopes, along with deforestation. Terracing is used to mitigate it.
In the Himalayas, soil erosion is caused by heavy rainfall and steep slopes, along with deforestation. Terracing is used to mitigate it.
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Question #352
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Which of the following is a Kharif pulse?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Pigeon pea (Arhar/Tur) is a Kharif pulse. Lentil, pea, and chickpea are Rabi pulses.
Pigeon pea (Arhar/Tur) is a Kharif pulse. Lentil, pea, and chickpea are Rabi pulses.
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Question #353
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What is the share of India's agricultural exports in total exports?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Agriculture and allied products account for about 12-15% of India's total merchandise exports, with items like marine products, rice, spices, and cotton.
Agriculture and allied products account for about 12-15% of India's total merchandise exports, with items like marine products, rice, spices, and cotton.
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Question #354
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Which of the following is a subtropical fruit?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Mango is a subtropical/tropical fruit. Apple, cherry, and peach are temperate fruits grown in cooler regions.
Mango is a subtropical/tropical fruit. Apple, cherry, and peach are temperate fruits grown in cooler regions.
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Question #355
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The 'Intensive Agricultural District Programme' (IADP) was launched in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The IADP was launched in 1960-61 as a pilot program to test the 'package approach' of high-yielding seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation in selected districts.
The IADP was launched in 1960-61 as a pilot program to test the 'package approach' of high-yielding seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation in selected districts.
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Question #356
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Which state is the largest producer of wheat in India?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of wheat in terms of total production, followed by Punjab and Haryana. However, Punjab has higher productivity.
Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of wheat in terms of total production, followed by Punjab and Haryana. However, Punjab has higher productivity.
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Question #357
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What is the purpose of 'sprinkler irrigation'?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sprinkler irrigation mimics rainfall and is efficient in water use, suitable for uneven terrain and sandy soils, reducing runoff and evaporation.
Sprinkler irrigation mimics rainfall and is efficient in water use, suitable for uneven terrain and sandy soils, reducing runoff and evaporation.
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Question #358
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Which of the following crops is affected by the 'wilt' disease?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Cotton wilt (Fusarium wilt) is a major fungal disease affecting cotton crops in India, causing significant yield losses.
Cotton wilt (Fusarium wilt) is a major fungal disease affecting cotton crops in India, causing significant yield losses.
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Question #359
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The main feature of 'dry farming' is:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Dry farming relies on moisture conservation techniques like deep ploughing, mulching, and contour bunding to cultivate drought-resistant crops in low rainfall areas.
Dry farming relies on moisture conservation techniques like deep ploughing, mulching, and contour bunding to cultivate drought-resistant crops in low rainfall areas.
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Question #360
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Which of the following is not a millet?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Rice is a cereal, not a millet. Jowar, Bajra, and Ragi are millets known for their hardiness and nutrition.
Rice is a cereal, not a millet. Jowar, Bajra, and Ragi are millets known for their hardiness and nutrition.
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