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 #51
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What is the primary growing season for Cotton in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Depends on the crop: e.g., Rice is Kharif, Wheat is Rabi. Detailed explanation covers agricultural geography: soil types, climate requirements, irrigation needs, and economic importance.
Depends on the crop: e.g., Rice is Kharif, Wheat is Rabi. Detailed explanation covers agricultural geography: soil types, climate requirements, irrigation needs, and economic importance.
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Geography GK
Agriculture in India
Question #52
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Which of the following is the main cropping season in India that depends heavily on monsoon rains?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Kharif season (June-October) crops like rice, maize, cotton are sown with the onset of monsoon and harvested in autumn. India’s agriculture is largely rain-fed, with Kharif being critical.
Kharif season (June-October) crops like rice, maize, cotton are sown with the onset of monsoon and harvested in autumn. India’s agriculture is largely rain-fed, with Kharif being critical.
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Geography GK
Agriculture in India
Question #53
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Rabi crops are typically sown in which period?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Rabi crops (wheat, gram, mustard) are sown in winter (Oct-Nov) and harvested in spring (April-May). They rely more on irrigation and residual soil moisture.
Rabi crops (wheat, gram, mustard) are sown in winter (Oct-Nov) and harvested in spring (April-May). They rely more on irrigation and residual soil moisture.
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Geography GK
Agriculture in India
Question #54
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Zaid crops are grown during which season?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Zaid is the short summer season (March-June) for crops like watermelon, cucumber, vegetables requiring warm temperatures and irrigation.
Zaid is the short summer season (March-June) for crops like watermelon, cucumber, vegetables requiring warm temperatures and irrigation.
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Geography GK
Agriculture in India
Question #55
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Which crop is known as the staple food of a majority of Indians?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Rice is the most important Kharif food grain, grown extensively in eastern, southern, and northern irrigated areas.
Rice is the most important Kharif food grain, grown extensively in eastern, southern, and northern irrigated areas.
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Geography GK
Agriculture in India
Question #56
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Who is regarded as the Father of the Green Revolution in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
M.S. Swaminathan played a key role in adapting Green Revolution technologies to Indian conditions.
M.S. Swaminathan played a key role in adapting Green Revolution technologies to Indian conditions.
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Geography GK
Agriculture in India
Question #57
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Which irrigation project is associated with the Green Revolution?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Bhakra Nangal provided reliable irrigation to Punjab and Haryana, enabling multiple cropping.
Bhakra Nangal provided reliable irrigation to Punjab and Haryana, enabling multiple cropping.
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Agriculture in India
Question #58
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Wheat is primarily a _____ crop in India.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Wheat requires cool winters and is grown in the rabi season in northern India.
Wheat requires cool winters and is grown in the rabi season in northern India.
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Geography GK
Agriculture in India
Question #59
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Which of the following is a major cash crop?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Cotton is a fiber cash crop grown mainly in Maharashtra, Gujarat, etc.
Cotton is a fiber cash crop grown mainly in Maharashtra, Gujarat, etc.
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Geography GK
Agriculture in India
Question #60
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Sugarcane is a _____ crop.
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
It is a long-duration Kharif crop requiring high water and heat.
It is a long-duration Kharif crop requiring high water and heat.
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Geography GK
Agriculture in India
