Which of the following is a major protein source in the Indian diet? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a major protein source in the Indian diet?
A. Rice
B. Sugarcane
C. Pulses
D. Wheat
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Pulses (dal) are the primary source of protein for vegetarians in India, complementing cereals in a balanced diet.

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Tubewell irrigation is prominent in:
A. Punjab, Haryana, western UP
B. Hilly areas
C. Northeast
D. Coastal deltas

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Groundwater extraction supports intensive farming.

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The Indira Gandhi Canal irrigates areas in:
A. Bihar
B. Rajasthan
C. Kerala
D. Punjab

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
It supports agriculture in arid Rajasthan.

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The main feature of 'dry farming' is:
A. Use of chemical fertilizers
B. Use of high-yielding varieties
C. Soil moisture conservation techniques
D. Heavy irrigation

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.

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