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

Question : 1

Which one of the following states is the largest producer of tea in India?

a) Assam

b) Arunachal Pradesh

c) Tamil Nadu

d) West Bengal

Question : 2

Which one of the following agriculture practices is eco - friendly?

a) Cultivation of high yielding varieties

b) Shifting cultivation

c) Growing plants in glass houses

d) Organic farming

Question : 3

What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’?

1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.
3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.
4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.

a) Only 1 and 2

b) Only 2, 3 and 4

c) Only 1, 2 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question : 4

The culture of silkworms is known as

a) Apiculture

b) Pisciculture

c) Horticulture

d) Sericulture

Question : 5

Which one of the following sets of conditions are necessary for a good cultivation of wheat?

a) Moderate temperature and moderate rainfall

b) High temperature and moderate rainfall

c) High temperature and heavy rainfall

d) Low temperature and low rainfall

Question : 6

Which food crop in India is sown in October-November and reaped in April?

a) Coconut

b) Rice

c) Coffee

d) Wheat