pedology or soil & agriculture section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

‘Kalgoorlie’ situated in Australia is famous for

a) Education

b) Poultry

c) Gold production

d) Good Climate

Question : 2

Recently, there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called ‘rare Earth metals’. Why?

1. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export.
2. Other than China, Australia, Canada and Chile, these elements are not found in any country.
3. Rare Earth metals are essential for the manufacture of various kinds of electronic items and these is a growing demand for these elements.

a) 1 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) 2 and 3

Question : 3

Consider the following crops.

1. Coffee
2. Rubber
3. Coconut
4. Spices

a) 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 1 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 4

The leading producer of milk in the world is

a) USA

b) Australia

c) China

d) India

Question : 5

Which of the following states of U.S.A. grows coffee?

a) Hawaii

b) Arizona

c) Florida

d) California

Question : 6

Viticulture is known for the production of

a) Apple

b) Saffron

c) Orange

d) Grapes