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

Answer: (a)

Crop rotation is the practice of growing a series of dissimilar types of crops in the same area in sequential seasons for various benefits such as avoiding the buildup of pathogens and pests that often occurs when one species is continuously cropped.

Crop rotation also seeks to balance the fertility demands of various crops to avoid excessive depletion of soil nutrients. A traditional element of crop rotation is the replenishment of nitrogen through the use of green manure in sequence with cereals and other crops.

Answer: (a)

Blue Revolution is the water equivalent of the green revolution and primarily refers to the management of water resources that can steer humanity to achieve drinking water and crop irrigation security.

In other contexts, it refers to aquaculture or fish farming. The term "blue revolution" refers to the remarkable emergence of aquaculture as an important and highly productive agricultural activity.

Aquaculture refers to all forms of active culturing of aquatic animals and plants, occurring in marine, brackish, or freshwaters.

Answer: (a)

Answer: (c)

Answer: (d)

Answer: (b)

Madhya Pradesh is the largest producer of pulses in the country. About 25% of pulses, 15% of Peas and 40% of Grams are grown in the state.