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Questions : Mulching, an agronomic measure of soil conservation, is very effective because it
  1. protects soil from gully erosion
  2. protects soil from sheetwash and wind erosion
  3. helps soil to retain moisture and nutrients
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (d)

Mulches are materials placed over the soil surface to maintain moisture and improve soil conditions. Mulching has proven to be an effective soil conservation practice, reducing both wind and water erosion during the winter period.

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Question : 1

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

a) Jharkhand state is the highest producer of lac in India

b) Kunchikal waterfall is located in Karnataka State of India

c) Planting Commission has divided India into Agro Climatic Regions

d) Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of rice in India

Answer: (d)

Question : 2

Regarding the mixed farming practices ‘Baranaja’, consider the following statements:

  1. In the baranaja twelve, or sometimes more, crops are intercropped.
  2. A combination of cereals, lentils, vegetables, creepers and root vegetables are grown.
  3. No external chemical inputs are given and pests are controlled by using leaves of the walnut and neem and the application of ash and cow’s urine.
  4. This system of bio-diverse farming helps maintain the ecological balance, and even if some crop varieties fail or get damaged due to pests or adverse weather conditions, the farmer can benefit from the other crops.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 2 and 4 only

d) All of the above

Answer: (d)

In mixed farming practices ‘Baranaja’, twelve or sometimes more crops are intercropped.

A combination of cereals, lentils, vegetables, creepers and root vegetables are grown. No external chemical inputs are given and pests are controlled by using leaves of walnut and neem, and the application of ash and cow’s urine.

This system of biodiverse farming helps maintain the ecological balance, and even if some crop Varieties fail or get damaged due to pests or adverse weather conditions, the farmer can benefit from the other crops.

Question : 3

Which of the following is not a kharif crop?

a) Cotton

b) Maize

c) Groundnut

d) Mustard

Answer: (d)

Question : 4

‘Barani deep’ is a variety of

a) Pigeon Pea

b) Paddy

c) Maize

d) None of these

Answer: (b)

Question : 5

‘Mandua’ (Koda) grain in Uttarakhand is exported mostly to which country?

a) United States of America

b) Singapore

c) Great Britain

d) Japan

Answer: (d)

Question : 6

Which one of the following crops is the highest beneficiary of the Green Revolution in both production and productivity?

a) Jawar

b) Rice

c) Maize

d) Wheat

Answer: (d)

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