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1. Question
In the map the given four areas are differently shaded, three of which indicate cereal crops production areas and one indicates non-cereal crop production area. As per the index given, the non-cereal crop production area is: [1995]
CorrectCotton grows there
IncorrectCotton grows there
UnattemptedCotton grows there
- Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Coffee cultivation in Sri Lanka was abandoned because of the disease: [1995]
CorrectCoffee cultivation in Sri Lanka was abandoned because the leaf rust disease which affects the fruit and leaf of coffee. The causative fungus is Hemileia Vastarix.
IncorrectCoffee cultivation in Sri Lanka was abandoned because the leaf rust disease which affects the fruit and leaf of coffee. The causative fungus is Hemileia Vastarix.
UnattemptedCoffee cultivation in Sri Lanka was abandoned because the leaf rust disease which affects the fruit and leaf of coffee. The causative fungus is Hemileia Vastarix.
- Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Which one of the following sets of conditions is necessary for a good crop of wheat? [1996]
CorrectWheat is a temperate region crop thus require moderate temperature and rainfall both. Temperature should not exceed above 20°C and rainfall should be between 50-100 cm alongwith a first free growing season.
IncorrectWheat is a temperate region crop thus require moderate temperature and rainfall both. Temperature should not exceed above 20°C and rainfall should be between 50-100 cm alongwith a first free growing season.
UnattemptedWheat is a temperate region crop thus require moderate temperature and rainfall both. Temperature should not exceed above 20°C and rainfall should be between 50-100 cm alongwith a first free growing season.
- Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Which one of the following is an important crop of the Barak valley? [1996]
CorrectThe important crop of Barak valley is jute, because Barak valley is situated in Assam. The temperature of the valley varies from 25° to 30°C and rainfall varies from 100 to 200 cm, which is ideal for jute cultivation.
IncorrectThe important crop of Barak valley is jute, because Barak valley is situated in Assam. The temperature of the valley varies from 25° to 30°C and rainfall varies from 100 to 200 cm, which is ideal for jute cultivation.
UnattemptedThe important crop of Barak valley is jute, because Barak valley is situated in Assam. The temperature of the valley varies from 25° to 30°C and rainfall varies from 100 to 200 cm, which is ideal for jute cultivation.
- Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Which of the following pairs of states and their important crops are correctly matched? [1996]
1. Kerala–Tapioca
2. Maharashtra–Cotton
3. West Bengal–Jute
4. Gujarat–GroundnutCorrectOption 1 is not correct because, Tapioca is not an important crap of Kerala.
IncorrectOption 1 is not correct because, Tapioca is not an important crap of Kerala.
UnattemptedOption 1 is not correct because, Tapioca is not an important crap of Kerala.
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Which one of the following areas of India produces largest amount of cotton? [1996]
CorrectWestern and Southern India produces largest cotton : Maharashtra (26.63%), Gujarat (17.67%), Andhra Pradesh (13.75%) and Madhya Pradesh are the leading producers in India.
IncorrectWestern and Southern India produces largest cotton : Maharashtra (26.63%), Gujarat (17.67%), Andhra Pradesh (13.75%) and Madhya Pradesh are the leading producers in India.
UnattemptedWestern and Southern India produces largest cotton : Maharashtra (26.63%), Gujarat (17.67%), Andhra Pradesh (13.75%) and Madhya Pradesh are the leading producers in India.
- Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Which one of the following is cultivated by transplanting seedlings? [1997]
CorrectOnion is cultivated by transplanting seedlings.
IncorrectOnion is cultivated by transplanting seedlings.
UnattemptedOnion is cultivated by transplanting seedlings.
- Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: [1997]
List-I List-II
(Crops) (Geographical conditions)
A. Barley 1. Hot and dry climate with poor soil
B. Rice 2. Cool climate with poorer soil
C. Millets 3. Warm and moist climate with high attitude
D. Tea 4. Hot and moist climate with rich soil
Codes:CorrectBarley requires cool climate with poor soil quality. Barley can be grown in high latitude even beyond the Arctic circle. Whereas rice needs hot and moist climate with rich soil.
Millets are grown in hot and dry climate with poor soil, whereas tea needs warm and moist climate with high altitude.IncorrectBarley requires cool climate with poor soil quality. Barley can be grown in high latitude even beyond the Arctic circle. Whereas rice needs hot and moist climate with rich soil.
Millets are grown in hot and dry climate with poor soil, whereas tea needs warm and moist climate with high altitude.UnattemptedBarley requires cool climate with poor soil quality. Barley can be grown in high latitude even beyond the Arctic circle. Whereas rice needs hot and moist climate with rich soil.
Millets are grown in hot and dry climate with poor soil, whereas tea needs warm and moist climate with high altitude. - Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Consider the map given below: [1997]
The place marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively known for the cultivation of:CorrectThe place marked in the given map of India.
‘A’ refers to Gujarat where groundnut is a major crop.
‘B’ refers to western part of Maharashtra which is known for sugarcane.
‘C’ refers to southern part of Orissa and northern part of Andhra Pradesh, where ‘Ragi’ is cultivated abundantly.
‘D’ refers Andhra Pradesh and tobacco is cultivated in this area.IncorrectThe place marked in the given map of India.
‘A’ refers to Gujarat where groundnut is a major crop.
‘B’ refers to western part of Maharashtra which is known for sugarcane.
‘C’ refers to southern part of Orissa and northern part of Andhra Pradesh, where ‘Ragi’ is cultivated abundantly.
‘D’ refers Andhra Pradesh and tobacco is cultivated in this area.UnattemptedThe place marked in the given map of India.
‘A’ refers to Gujarat where groundnut is a major crop.
‘B’ refers to western part of Maharashtra which is known for sugarcane.
‘C’ refers to southern part of Orissa and northern part of Andhra Pradesh, where ‘Ragi’ is cultivated abundantly.
‘D’ refers Andhra Pradesh and tobacco is cultivated in this area. - Question 10 of 20
10. Question
The following are the major oilseeds produced in India: [1997]
1. Sesamum
2. Mustard
3. Groundnut
4. Soyabean
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the descending order of the quantity of their production?CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [1998]
List-I List-II
(Agricultural products) (Foremost producer)
A. Cotton 1. Madhya Pradesh
B. Gram 2. Gujarat
C. Black pepper 3. West Bengal
D. Pineapple 4. Kerala
Codes:CorrectGujarat is the foremost producer of cotton. Gram is produced in Madhya Pradesh, Black pepper is produced in Kerala and Pineapple is produced highest in West Bengal.
IncorrectGujarat is the foremost producer of cotton. Gram is produced in Madhya Pradesh, Black pepper is produced in Kerala and Pineapple is produced highest in West Bengal.
UnattemptedGujarat is the foremost producer of cotton. Gram is produced in Madhya Pradesh, Black pepper is produced in Kerala and Pineapple is produced highest in West Bengal.
- Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [1999]
List-I List-II
A. Cotton 1. Rainfall 1000–1500 mm; Temperature 40°–60°C
B. Flax 2. Rainfall 1500–2000 mm; Temperature 25°–35°C
C. Sugar beet 3. Rainfall 600–800 mm; Temperature 5°–18º C
D. Jute 4. Rainfall 500–1000 mm; Temperature 18°–22°C
5. Rainfall 500–600 mm; Temperature 18°–22°C
Codes:CorrectA. Cotton cultivation needs 1500–2000 mm and the suitable temperature for cotton growth is 25° – 35°C.
B. Flax cultivation needs 600–800 mm and temperature varies from 5° – 18° C.
C. The suitable climatic condition for sugar beet requires 500–600 mm and temperature 18°–22° C.
D. Jute cultivation needs 500–1000 mm rainfall and temperature between 18º–22ºC.IncorrectA. Cotton cultivation needs 1500–2000 mm and the suitable temperature for cotton growth is 25° – 35°C.
B. Flax cultivation needs 600–800 mm and temperature varies from 5° – 18° C.
C. The suitable climatic condition for sugar beet requires 500–600 mm and temperature 18°–22° C.
D. Jute cultivation needs 500–1000 mm rainfall and temperature between 18º–22ºC.UnattemptedA. Cotton cultivation needs 1500–2000 mm and the suitable temperature for cotton growth is 25° – 35°C.
B. Flax cultivation needs 600–800 mm and temperature varies from 5° – 18° C.
C. The suitable climatic condition for sugar beet requires 500–600 mm and temperature 18°–22° C.
D. Jute cultivation needs 500–1000 mm rainfall and temperature between 18º–22ºC. - Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Which one of the following agricultural practices is eco-friendly? [1999]
CorrectOrganic farming is a production system of crops which avoids the use of synthetic and chemical inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators and livestock feed additives.
IncorrectOrganic farming is a production system of crops which avoids the use of synthetic and chemical inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators and livestock feed additives.
UnattemptedOrganic farming is a production system of crops which avoids the use of synthetic and chemical inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators and livestock feed additives.
- Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Assertion (A) : Insect resistant transgenic cotton has been produced by inserting Bt gene. [1999]
Reason (R) : The Bt gene is derived from a bacterium.CorrectAssertion and reason is true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Bacillus thuringiensis is the bacterium which is used in Bt gene of cotton. Bt cotton is insect resistant.IncorrectAssertion and reason is true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Bacillus thuringiensis is the bacterium which is used in Bt gene of cotton. Bt cotton is insect resistant.UnattemptedAssertion and reason is true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Bacillus thuringiensis is the bacterium which is used in Bt gene of cotton. Bt cotton is insect resistant. - Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Assertion (A) : In Australia, cattle rearing is done more for meat than for milk.
Reason (R) : Australians are traditionally nonvegetarians. [2000]CorrectAssertion is correct, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion but he statement is true.
In Australia farmers rear cattle for meat export, and most of the Australian people are non-vegetarian.IncorrectAssertion is correct, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion but he statement is true.
In Australia farmers rear cattle for meat export, and most of the Australian people are non-vegetarian.UnattemptedAssertion is correct, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion but he statement is true.
In Australia farmers rear cattle for meat export, and most of the Australian people are non-vegetarian. - Question 16 of 20
16. Question
The high density of population in Nile valley and Islands of Java is primarily due to: [2001]
CorrectDue to availability of fertile alluvial soil intensive agricultural practices was possible in the Nile river and islands of Java. So, in this regions high density of population is found.
IncorrectDue to availability of fertile alluvial soil intensive agricultural practices was possible in the Nile river and islands of Java. So, in this regions high density of population is found.
UnattemptedDue to availability of fertile alluvial soil intensive agricultural practices was possible in the Nile river and islands of Java. So, in this regions high density of population is found.
- Question 17 of 20
17. Question
With reference to Indian agriculture, which one of the following statements is correct? [2002]
CorrectIn Indian agriculture about 90% of the area under pulse is rainfed, but pulses need less water for cultivation so, the production of pulse hampers.
IncorrectIn Indian agriculture about 90% of the area under pulse is rainfed, but pulses need less water for cultivation so, the production of pulse hampers.
UnattemptedIn Indian agriculture about 90% of the area under pulse is rainfed, but pulses need less water for cultivation so, the production of pulse hampers.
- Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Consider the following high yielding varieties of crops in India: [2002]
1. Arjun
2. Jaya
3. Padma
4. Sonalika
Which of these are of wheat?CorrectArjun and Sonalika are hybrid variety of wheat produced by Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
IncorrectArjun and Sonalika are hybrid variety of wheat produced by Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
UnattemptedArjun and Sonalika are hybrid variety of wheat produced by Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
- Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Assertion (A) : Eastern coast of India produces more rice than the western coast.
Reason (R) : Eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western coast. [2003]CorrectAssertion is true, but reason is false. The western coast receives more rainfall than eastern coast, but the temperature between 20-27ºC, heavy clayed soil quality and rainfall is more suitable for rice cultivation.
IncorrectAssertion is true, but reason is false. The western coast receives more rainfall than eastern coast, but the temperature between 20-27ºC, heavy clayed soil quality and rainfall is more suitable for rice cultivation.
UnattemptedAssertion is true, but reason is false. The western coast receives more rainfall than eastern coast, but the temperature between 20-27ºC, heavy clayed soil quality and rainfall is more suitable for rice cultivation.
- Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Consider the following statements: [2003]
1. India is the original home of the cotton plant
2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production
Which of these statements is/are correct?CorrectIndia is the original home of cotton plant, and India ranks number one in the world accounting for 20% of the total area planted under cotton. The cotton hybrid variety H–4 developed first and Raj–16, Dhanalaxmi, and Fateh are the variety which were developed in India.
IncorrectIndia is the original home of cotton plant, and India ranks number one in the world accounting for 20% of the total area planted under cotton. The cotton hybrid variety H–4 developed first and Raj–16, Dhanalaxmi, and Fateh are the variety which were developed in India.
UnattemptedIndia is the original home of cotton plant, and India ranks number one in the world accounting for 20% of the total area planted under cotton. The cotton hybrid variety H–4 developed first and Raj–16, Dhanalaxmi, and Fateh are the variety which were developed in India.
The place marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively known for the cultivation of: