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.

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Question #81 Report Error
Which revolution is linked to oilseeds?
A. Round
B. Blue
C. Yellow
D. Silver

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Yellow Revolution improved oilseed production.

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Question #82 Report Error
Apple is a major horticultural crop of:
A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Kerala

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Temperate climate in Himalayan states suits apples.

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Question #83 Report Error
The Green Revolution led to increased use of:
A. Only organic manure
B. HYV seeds and chemical fertilizers
C. Manual labor only
D. Traditional seeds

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
High-yielding varieties, fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation were key.

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Question #84 Report Error
Which is not a Kharif crop?
A. Wheat
B. Cotton
C. Jowar
D. Rice

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Wheat is a Rabi crop.

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Question #85 Report Error
Major groundnut producing state:
A. Gujarat
B. Assam
C. Punjab
D. Bihar

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Gujarat leads in groundnut (peanut) production.

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Question #86 Report Error
Which crop is known as 'King of Cash Crops' sometimes?
A. Jute
B. Sugarcane
C. Cotton
D. Tobacco

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Sugarcane has high commercial value and multiple uses.

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Question #87 Report Error
Drip irrigation is most suitable for:
A. Jute in deltas
B. Rice fields
C. Wheat in plains
D. Horticultural crops and water-scarce areas

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
It saves water and is promoted in arid/semi-arid regions.

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Question #88 Report Error
The largest mango producing state:
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
UP leads in mango production.

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Question #89 Report Error
Which agricultural region is known for plantation crops?
A. Thar Desert
B. Western Ghats and Northeast
C. Northern Plains
D. Indo-Gangetic Delta

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Tea, coffee, rubber, spices thrive in hilly, humid areas.

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Question #90 Report Error
Tur (Arhar) is a type of:
A. Oilseed
B. Fiber crop
C. Cereal
D. Pulse

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Pigeon pea is an important pulse crop.

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