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201.

*/*_The Laterite soil is found in which of the following state??

A. Kerala
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer» B. Uttar Pradesh
202.

*/*_Which is the chief characteristic of the soil of the IndoGangetic plain??

A. It is derived from Himalayan rocks
B. It is rich in humus
C. It is formed of peninsular rocks
D. It is derived from local rocks
Answer» B. It is rich in humus
203.

*/*_The Plantation agriculture produces??

A. Only Food Crops
B. Plantation Crops
C. Cash Crops
D. Four Crops
Answer» C. Cash Crops
204.

*/*_Which type of soil retains maximum water??

A. Sandy soil
B. Clayey soil
C. Loamy soil
D. Rocky soil
Answer» C. Loamy soil
205.

*/*_Which of the following component was not the partof agricultural policy of Green Revolution??

A. High density of crops
B. Guaranteed maximum price
C. New agricultural technology
D. Investment package
Answer» C. New agricultural technology
206.

*/*_The salinity of soil is measured by?

A. Electrical Conductivity Meter
B. Hygrometer
C. Psychrometer
D. Scaler
Answer» B. Hygrometer
207.

*/*_Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils??

A. These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture
B. These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash
C. These are usually fine grained
D. These are by far the most fertile
Answer» C. These are usually fine grained
208.

*/*_Black soil derived from volcanic rocks with humus is suitable for growing?

A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Cotton
D. Grapes
Answer» D. Grapes
209.

*/*_Which one of the following soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron??

A. Desert sand
B. Alluvial
C. Podzolic
D. Lateritic
Answer» E.
210.

*/*_Peaty soil is found in ________?

A. Kerala
B. Kashmir
C. Assam
D. Gujarat
Answer» B. Kashmir
211.

*/*_What is the percentage of Indian population engaged in agriculture??

A. 0.6
B. 0.5
C. 0.7
D. 0.8
Answer» B. 0.5
212.

*/*_Which of the following can be used to correct acidic soil??

A. Gypsum
B. Lime
C. Vegetable compost
D. Calcium superphosphate
Answer» C. Vegetable compost
213.

*/*_Black cotton soil of the Deccan region of India is associated with ________ rocks.?

A. Volcanic rocks
B. Plutonic rocks
C. Sedimentary rocks
D. Hypabysal rocks
Answer» B. Plutonic rocks
214.

*/*_Under which climatic conditions do the laterite soils develop ??

A. Wet tropical Climate
B. Hot and dry Climate
C. Cold temperature Climate
D. Mediterranean type of Climate
Answer» B. Hot and dry Climate
215.

*/*_Gujarat is noted for the cultivation of?

A. Cotton
B. Sugarcane
C. Saffron
D. Jute
Answer» B. Sugarcane
216.

*/*_Find the incorrect pair?

A. Tea - Assam
B. Peanut - Bihar
C. Coconut - Kerala
D. Sugarcane - Uttar Pradesh
Answer» C. Coconut - Kerala
217.

*/*_The odd product out of the following is?

A. Sesame
B. Groundnut
C. Caster seed
D. Mustard
Answer» D. Mustard
218.

*/*_Which of the following types of soils is found throughout India in all climatic zones??

A. Saline and Alkaline soils
B. Red soils
C. Laterite soils
D. Alluvial soils
Answer» B. Red soils
219.

*/*_Which of the following spice is obtained from the roots??

A. Cloves
B. Cinnamon
C. Turmeric
D. None of these
Answer» E.
220.

*/*_Extensive subsistence agriculture is ________?

A. Farming on the slopes of Western Ghats
B. Farming in the thickly populated areas
C. Farming in the thinly populated areas
D. Farming in the forests of equatorial region
Answer» D. Farming in the forests of equatorial region
221.

%_Which one of the following regions experiences three cropping season for rice in India (Rice Bowl of India) ?_%

A. Krishna-Godavari delta
B. Brahmaputra valley
C. Coastal Kerala
D. Littoral Tamil Nadu
Answer» C. Coastal Kerala
222.

%_Which of the following are not kharif crops?_%

A. Bajara and Maize
B. Rice and Jowar
C. Sugarcane and Groundnut
D. Barley and Mustard
Answer» E.
223.

%_In which of the following crops Uttar Pradesh is not the largest producer in India?_%

A. Potato
B. Rice
C. Sugarcane
D. Wheat
Answer» C. Sugarcane
224.

%_Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field?_%

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh
225.

%_Gujarat is noted for the cultivation of_%

A. Cotton
B. Sugarcane
C. Saffron
D. Jute
Answer» B. Sugarcane
226.

%_Kerala is famous for the cultivation of- 1. Coconut, 2. Blackpepper, 3. Rubber, 4. Rice_%

A. 1,2 and 3
B. 1,2 and 4
C. 2,3 and 4
D. 1 and 4
Answer» B. 1,2 and 4
227.

%_Soil can best be conserved on the hills by which of the cultivating methods?_%

A. Strip cropping
B. Crop rotation
C. Contour ploughing
D. Terracing
Answer» D. Terracing
228.

_ Black soils are ideal for cultivation of cotton as$?

A. Their colour is black
B. They can retain moisture
C. They are made of lava
D. They are found on plateau regions
Answer» C. They are made of lava
229.

_ Following are the characteristics of an area in India: 1. Hot and humid climate2. Annual rainfall 200 cm3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres4. Annual range of temperature 15 degree C to 30 degree 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
Answer» D. Virginia tobacco
230.

_ Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term transhumance ?$?

A. Economy that solely depends upon animals
B. Farming in which' only one crop is cultivated by clearing hill slopes
C. Practice of growing crops on higher hill slopes in summer and foothills in winter
D. Seasonal migration of people with their animals up and down the mountains
Answer» E.
231.

_ Extensive subsistence agriculture is ________$?

A. Farming on the slopes of Western Ghats
B. Farming in the thickly populated areas
C. Farming in the thinly populated areas
D. Farming in the forests of equatorial region
Answer» D. Farming in the forests of equatorial region
232.

_ The type of crop which is able to fix nitrogen from air is known as$?

A. Legume
B. Rice
C. Tuber
D. Potato
Answer» B. Rice
233.

_ In an area with more than 200 cm annual rainfall and slopy hills, which of the following crops can be cultivated best?$?

A. Tea
B. Jute
C. Tobacco
D. Cotton
Answer» B. Jute
234.

_ In which month are the kharif crops sown?$?

A. April
B. June
C. September
D. November
Answer» C. September
235.

_ Petrology is the study of$?

A. Land
B. Mineral
C. Rock
D. Soil
Answer» D. Soil
236.

_ "Blue Revolution" is related to$?

A. Fish production
B. Milk production
C. Oil production
D. Food production
Answer» B. Milk production
237.

_ Diesel locomotives are manufactured at ________$?

A. Kapurthala
B. Perambur
C. Varanasi
D. Jamshedpur
Answer» D. Jamshedpur
238.

_ Which one of the following States is the largest producer of black pepper in India?$?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer» C. Karnataka
239.

_ Which of the following Indian state is not a producer of tea?$?

A. Assam
B. Kerala
C. West Bengal
D. Chhattisgarh
Answer» E.
240.

_ In which of the area of India, Non-Irrigated Farming is performed?$?

A. Kanera Field
B. Deccan Plateau
C. Coromandal Field
D. Ganges Field
Answer» C. Coromandal Field
241.

_ Which one among the following pairs of States is the leading producer of tobacco in India?$?

A. Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat
B. Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh
D. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
Answer» B. Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh
242.

_ The odd product out of the following is$?

A. Sesame
B. Groundnut
C. Caster seed
D. Mustard
Answer» D. Mustard
243.

_ 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
Answer» D. Jowar and Rice
244.

_ Consider the following statements:1. In India, groundnut crop is raised mostly during the Khartf 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
Answer» B. 2 only
245.

_ The state which tops in production of mustard seed is?$?

A. Maharashtra
B. Rajasthan
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Gujarat
Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh
246.

_ Consider the following statements:1. India is the original home of the cotton plant.2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production.Which of these statements is/are correct ?$?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
247.

_ Which of the following is the main spice producer?$?

A. Deccan Trap
B. Malabar coast
C. Coromandal coast
D. Sunder delta
Answer» C. Coromandal coast
248.

_ Which of the following spice is obtained from the roots?$?

A. Cloves
B. Cinnamon
C. Turmeric
D. None of these
Answer» E.
249.

_ The topography of plateau is best for$?

A. Farming
B. Forestry
C. Mining
D. Hydropower generation
Answer» D. Hydropower generation
250.

_ Find the incorrect pair$?

A. Tea - Assam
B. Peanut - Bihar
C. Coconut - Kerala
D. Sugarcane - Uttar Pradesh
Answer» C. Coconut - Kerala