Which of the following soils is very hard to cultivate?
A. Alluvial
B. Black
C. Red
D. Sandy
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The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
A. Paddy and Cottort
B. Wheat and Jute
C. Paddy and Jute
D. Wheat and Cotton
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The share of food crops in India's total production is almost?
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Following are the characteristics of an area in India:
1. Hot and humid climate
2. Annual rainfall 200 cm
3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres
4. Annual range of temperature 15° C to 30° C
Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?
A. Mustard
B. Cotton
C. Pepper
D. Virginia tobacco
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How do the western disturbances affect the crops in north India?
A. They cause heavy damage to the standing crops
B. They bring in locusts which destroy the crops
C. They are beneficial to the crops by causing winter rain
D. They help in keeping the plants warm to some extent in winter
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What is the main advantage of transplantation method in rice cultivation?
A. This method ensures maximum utilization of land
B. It is helpful in achieving an economical use of water and a higher yield of grain
C. It helps in early harvesting
D. The draining of water from the field before harvesting is made easy
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In which of the following ways can soil be conserved?
I. Contour ploughing
II. Terracing
III. Shifting cultivation
IV. Crop rotation
A. I, II and IV
B. II, III and IV
C. II and IV
D. I and III
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Which Crop is cultivated in Zaid season?
A. Watermelon
B. Soyabean
C. Maize
D. Jute
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Consider the following statements:
1. In India, groundnut crop is raised mostly during the Kharif season under rainfed conditions.
2. In India, tobacco is cultivated only in black cotton soils.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the following is not primarily a kharif crop in India?
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Maize
D. Cotton
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Zaid crops are
A. Green crops which are feed to animals for grazing
B. Substitute crops which are cropped when regular
crops fail to grow
C. Crops which are cropped to attract insecticides
D. Crops which are cropped to attract such insects
which are necessary to work as pesticides
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Dry farming in India is extensively practised in
A. Kanara Plains
B. Deccan Plateau
C. Coromandal Plains
D. Ganga Plains
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Which one among the following is not a reason for practising tank irrigation in the Peninsular India?
A. The undulating relief and hard rocks
B. Little percolation of rain water due to impervious rock structure
C. Most of the rivers of Peninsular India are perennial
D. There are many streams which become torrential during rainy season
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Which of the following is not produced in the season of kharif?
A. Millet and Rice
B. Maize and Jowar
C. Jau and Mustard
D. Jowar and Rice
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Which of the following is called "brown paper"?
A. Jute
B. Cotton
C. Rubber
D. Tea
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Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
A. Aandhi - Uttar Pradesh
B. Kalbaisakhi - West Bengal
C. Loo - North - west India
D. Mango-showers - Orissa
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Which state in India is known as "Rice Bowl"?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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HYV is also known ________ in India.
A. White revolution
B. Blue revolution
C. Traditional revolution
D. New agricultural policy
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Which of the following spice is obtained from the roots?
A. Cloves
B. Cinnamon
C. Turmeric
D. None of these
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Which one of the following is the characteristic vegetation of regions between the snow line and about 3000 meters above mean sea level of the Himalayan region?
A. Thick forests of birch, fir, spruce and other trees
B. Forests of oak, deodar, chestnut and maple trees
C. A few dwarf shrubs
D. Forests of khair, sandalwood, palas and other trees
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