indian agriculture & animal husbandry section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

At the time of independence, predominantly India practised

a) Subsistence agriculture

b) Plantation agriculture

c) Mixed farming

d) Shifting agriculture

Question : 2

Which state is called the ‘Rice Bowl’ of India?

a) Andhra Pradesh

b) Kerala

c) Tamil Nadu

d) Karnataka

Question : 3

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched between Crop & Largest Producer?

a) Potato - Uttar Pradesh

b) Banana - Maharashtra

c) Coconut - Kerala

d) Tobacco - Andhra Pradesh

Question : 4

Sugarcane, Beatroot, Sweet pea, Gram, Arhar and Frasbean come under which of the following?

a) Two plant family

b) Four plant family

c) Three plant family

d) Five plant family

Question : 5

‘Varuna’ is a variety of

a) Mustard

b) Sunflower

c) Linseed

d) Sesame

Question : 6

Consider the following statements.

1. Highest production of wheat in India is obtained from the state of U.P.
2. Cropping pattern occupying the highest area in U.P. is rice-wheat.
3. An extension worker does not need political competency.
4. The most critical stage of irrigation in wheat is a flowering stage.

a) Only 1 and 2

b) Only 1, 2 and 4

c) Only 2 and 3

d) Only 1, 2 and 3