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

Question : 1

Consider the following statements.

1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production.
2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee-producing region.

a) Only 1

b) Both 1 and 2

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 2

‘Aman’ is a variety of

a) Rice

b) Gram

c) Maize

d) Sugarcane

Question : 3

Which of the following factors is/are responsible for a high concentration of jute mills in the Hugli basin? 

1. Nearness to coal fields.
2. Convenient dry climate for spinning and weaving.

a) Only 1

b) Both 1 and 2

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question : 4

What was the estimated production of food grains in India for the year 2016-17?

a) 230 million tonnes

b) 257 million tonnes

c) 210 million tonnes

d) 275 million tones

Question : 5

The state of India, which has largest share in food grain production is

a) Punjab

b) Maharashtra

c) Haryana

d) Uttar Pradesh

Question : 6

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