Practice Quiz set 4 - indian geography mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   The total number of Agroecological zones in India is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-2)   Which of the following is called "brown paper" ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

This rich textured brown paper is made from mulberry tissue with bits of jute or manila hemp scattered throughout the sheet.


Q-3)   First Agriculture University in India was established in the year

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-4)   The discovery of Oak flora in 1966 added a new chapter to the history of Indian Sericulture. Which one of the following states is the leading producer of Oak tussar silk?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   Which one of the following is not a plantation crop ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

A plantation is a large artificially established forest, farm or estate, where crops are grown for sale, often in distant markets rather than for local on-site consumption. Plantation crops constitute a large group of crops.

The major plantation crops include coconut, areca nut, oil palm, cashew, tea, coffee and rubber; the minor plantation crops include cocoa.


Q-6)   Which of the following is C4 plant?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-7)   Seedless variety of mango is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-8)   How many agro-climatic zones are there in India as far as the official categorization of the Ministry of Agriculture is concerned ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

India has been divided into fifteen different agroclimatic zones by the Planning Commission of India, which are further divided into more homogeneous 72 sub-zones.

However, under the National Agricultural Research Project (NARP), implemented with World Bank funding, the entire country was divided into 126 agro-climatic zones, each consisting of several districts. In each of the zones, a research station was established under a specific SAU to carry out applied and adaptive research relevant to the zone.


Q-9)   The Jute Industry in India is mainly concentrated in

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-10)   Which State called the ‘Rice-Bowl’ of India ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh is called the ‘Rice Bowl of India’.