indian agriculture & animal husbandry section 9 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following is not the reason for low productivity in Indian agriculture?

a) Pressure of the population on the land

b) Co-operative farming

c) Disguised unemployment

d) Small Land Holding

Question : 2

The first three leading producers of sugar in India are

a) Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu

b) Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka

c) Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar

d) Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra

Question : 3

Consider the following crops.

1. Cotton
2. Groundnut
3. Rice
4. Wheat

a) 1 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) Only 2 and 3

d) 2, 3 and 4

Question : 4

Which Indian state has the largest area under sugarcane cultivation?

a) Maharashtra

b) Andhra Pradesh

c) Uttar Pradesh

d) Madhya Pradesh

Question : 5

Which of the following crop cycle is considered best for Eastern U.P.?

a) Paddy – Maize – Wheat

b) Maize – Toria – Wheat

c) Maize – Potato – Moong

d) Cotton – Wheat – Moong

Question : 6

If safe storage is to be ensured, the moisture content of food grains at the time of harvesting should not be higher than

a) 14%

b) 18%

c) 16%

d) 20%