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

Answer: (d)

Answer: (c)

The Malabar Coast is a long and narrow coastline on the south-western shore line of the mainland Indian subcontinent. The ports of the Malabar Coast have participated in the Indian Ocean trade in spices, silk, and other goods for over two millennia. It is famous for Pepper, Cloves, Cardamom, Kokum (Garcinia cambogia), Cinchona, etc.

Answer: (c)

Answer: (d)

Wheat requires moderate temperatures (maximum 20-23 degrees Celsius and minimum 4-5 degrees Celsius) during sowing season and light rains in January for growth. High temperature and no rains lead to improper growth of the crop, early ripening and damages formation of grain.

It thrives best in a well-drained loamy soil. Wheat is grown extensively in the USA, Canada, Argentina, Russia, Ukraine, Australia and India. In India, it is grown in winter.

Answer: (a)

Lime makes the Soil alkaline.

Answer: (a)

India is one of the largest tea producers in the world, though over 70% of the tea is consumed within India itself. A number of renowned teas, such as Assam and Darjeeling, also grow exclusively in India.

The major tea-producing states in India are: Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, etc.

78% of the country’s total area under plantation is located in North-Eastern India. Out of the total, 53% is existing in Assam and 22% in West Bengal.

Assam is the major producer contributing about 53% of the total Indian production followed by West Bengal (about 22%).