indian agriculture & animal husbandry section 8 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The largest pulses producing state in India

a) Andhra Pradesh

b) Madhya Pradesh

c) Bihar

d) Rajasthan

Question : 2

Cotton is facing competition from sugarcane in the region of the black soil in Maharashtra. This is due to

a) Declined yield of cotton in this region

b) Expansion of irrigation has made this region suitable for sugarcane cultivation which is more profitable crop

c) A general change in the climate of this region

d) Increasing demand for sugar and rising price of sugar in the country

Question : 3

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Largest number of cattle are found in Madhya Pradesh.
2. Largest number of Buffaloes in India are found in Uttar Pradesh.
3. Largest number of sheep in India are found in Rajasthan.
4. Uttar Pradesh in India is the largest producer of cow milk.

a) 1 and 2

b) 3 and 4

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 4

Question : 4

Pick the odd one out based on crop season

a) Rice

b) Maize

c) Wheat

d) Cotton

Question : 5

Who is known as the father of India’s ‘White Revolution’?

a) Dr. Varghese Kurien

b) Dr. Homi Bhabha

c) Dr. Hargovind Khurana

d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Question : 6

"The agricultural production in different parts of India is very much affected by varying intensities of floods and droughts."

a) Provision for extensive irrigation facilities

b) Avoidance of flood and drought prone areas for agriculture

c) Change in the crop calendar

d) Emphasis on selection of crops best suited to flood and drought conditions