Practice Agriculture animal husbandry - indian geography mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   In the map given below 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

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-2)   The total number of Agroecological zones in India is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-3)   Malaviya Chamatkar is a variety of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-4)   ‘Bahar’ is a popular variety of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   India produces more than its need

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-6)   Which of the following states is not known for the production of cardamom?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-7)   The alluvial soil found along the banks of the rivers in the Ganga plain is called

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Khadir or Khadar plains are those that are low-lying next to a river. Khadir areas are prone to flooding and sometimes include portions of former river beds that became available for agriculture when a river changed course. Khadir soil consists of new alluvial deposits and is often very fertile.


Q-8)   Which among the following variety of mango is a regular crop variety?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-9)   Tank irrigation is commonly found in South-Central parts of India. What could be the reason ?
  1. Insufficient shallow ground water
  2. Rocky plateau with impervious surface depression
  3. Undulating terrain helps in accumulation of rain water in depression or man-made tank
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

In the semi arid tropical region of India tanks are constructed mainly in south and central India due to shallow ground water.


Q-10)   What is Green Gold?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-11)   The largest producer of cotton in India is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-12)   Balanced Fertilizers Ratio (NPK) for legume crops is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:


Q-13)   Which of the following is the main spice producer ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The Malabar Coast is a long and narrow coastline on the south-western shore line of the mainland Indian subcontinent. The ports of the Malabar Coast have participated in the Indian Ocean trade in spices, silk, and other goods for over two millennia. It is famous for Pepper, Cloves, Cardamom, Kokum (Garcinia cambogia), Cinchona, etc.


Q-14)   The most important element of weather affecting agriculture in India is:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Though temperature and humidity are one of the key elements of weather crucial for a good harvest, agriculture in India is said to be the handmaid of monsoon. This is on account of the lack of irrigational facilities across the country. A good monsoonal year often means a bumper harvest.


Q-15)   Which one of the following states of India has been declared the first bio or fully organic state of the country?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-16)   The term ‘Evergreen Revolution’ has been used for increasing agricultural production in India by

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-17)   Which of the following canal systems irrigate areas of Bihar?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Explanation:

Triveni Canal systems irrigate area of Bihar.


Q-18)   Sugarcane seeds are produced in

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-19)   Green revolution is related to

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Green revolution refers to the increased production of food grains mainly wheat using high yielding reed varieties and increased use of fertilizers and providing better irrigation facilities.


Q-20)   Green revolution is related to

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)