Practice Quiz set 7 - indian geography mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   ‘Kanchan’ is an improved variety of

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Q-2)   Chief food crop of India is

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(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-3)   Which of the following is not a Rabi crop in India ?

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(b)

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(d)

Explanation:

Major Rabi crop is Wheat in India followed by Barley, Mustard ,Sesame and Peas. Millet, Jowar, Maize, Sugarcane, etc are Kharif crops.


Q-4)   Cloves are obtained from

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(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   In India, maximum area under jute is found in

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

West Bengal occupies foremost place both in respect of area (73.5%) and production (82.26%) of jute in the country. Here the crop is grown through- out the state except the hilly region of the north and the plateau area of the west.


Q-6)   ‘Pusa Sindhu Ganga’ is a variety of

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(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

‘Pusa Sindhu Ganga’ is a variety of wheat.


Q-7)   India is the largest producer of

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(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

India produces approximate 90 % of the world`s mica. It is an indispensable component of the electrical industry. India accounts for 60 % of mica embarking in international trade.


Q-8)   The crops grown after the summer monsoon are called

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(b)

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(d)

Explanation:

Rabi crops refer to agricultural crops sown in winter and harvested in the summer season. The term is derived from the Arabic word for "spring", which is used in the Indian Subcontinent. Rabbi season begins in autumn. The chief rabbi crops are wheat, barley, gram, pulses, linseed and mustard.


Q-9)   Which one of the following countries is the major producer and consumer of pulses?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-10)   The average size of operational holdings in India is largest in

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(b)

(c)

(d)