Agriculture in India MCQs

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Agriculture in India MCQs

Practice Agriculture in India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering crops, cropping patterns, Green Revolution, agricultural seasons, irrigation, agricultural regions, food grains, cash crops, horticulture and important agriculture-related geography topics frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #181
The largest onion producing state in India is:
A. Bihar
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Maharashtra leads in onion output.
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Question #182
Which is a major Kharif oilseed?
A. Safflower
B. Groundnut
C. Mustard
D. Linseed
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Groundnut is sown in monsoon season.
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Question #183
The Indira Gandhi Canal irrigates areas in:
A. Kerala
B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab
D. Bihar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It supports agriculture in arid Rajasthan.
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Question #184
Sericulture refers to cultivation of:
A. Fish
B. Flowers
C. Honey
D. Silkworms for silk
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is an important agro-industry.
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Question #185
Which crop is sensitive to waterlogging?
A. Jute
B. Rice
C. Cotton
D. Wheat
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Cotton requires well-drained soils.
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Question #186
Major tea-growing region in South India:
A. Eastern Ghats
B. Vindhyas
C. Western Ghats
D. Nilgiri hills
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu and Kerala produce tea.
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Question #187
Which state has the largest area under pulses?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
MP leads in pulses area and production.
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Question #188
The main objective of PM-KISAN scheme is:
A. Export promotion
B. Direct income support to farmers
C. Only irrigation
D. Mechanization
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It provides financial assistance to landholding farmers.
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Question #189
Which is a Zaid season vegetable crop example?
A. Cucumber
B. Gram
C. Wheat
D. Jute
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Short-duration summer crops.
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Question #190
India is the largest exporter of:
A. Basmati rice
B. Maize
C. Jowar
D. Wheat
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Premium aromatic rice has strong global demand.
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Question #191
Laterite soils are mainly found in:
A. Gangetic delta
B. Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
C. Thar desert
D. Northern plains
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
High rainfall areas with leaching.
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Question #192
The Father of Indian Green Revolution is:
A. Norman Borlaug
B. C. Subramaniam
C. M.S. Swaminathan
D. V. Kurien
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
He adapted technologies for Indian conditions.
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Question #193
Which crop rotation is beneficial for soil health?
A. Cereal-legume
B. Cotton-sugarcane
C. Rice-wheat
D. Jute-rice
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Legumes fix nitrogen naturally.
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Question #194
The largest floriculture producing state:
A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Karnataka leads in flower production.
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Question #195
Sprinkler and drip irrigation are examples of:
A. Surface irrigation
B. Flood irrigation
C. Canal only
D. Micro-irrigation
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
They improve water use efficiency.
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Question #196
Which state is called the 'Sugar Bowl' of India?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Punjab
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
UP leads in sugarcane production.
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Question #197
The impact of Green Revolution included:
A. Uniform development everywhere
B. Decrease in food production
C. Increased regional disparities initially
D. Only environmental benefits
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Benefits were concentrated in irrigated areas.
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Question #198
Coconut is mainly grown in:
A. Desert areas
B. Himalayan foothills
C. Northern plains
D. Coastal regions
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Tropical humid coastal climate is ideal.
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Question #199
Which is not a millet crop?
A. Ragi
B. Wheat
C. Bajra
D. Jowar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Wheat is a cereal, not a millet.
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Question #200
The Golden Fibre refers to:
A. Silk
B. Jute
C. Wool
D. Cotton
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Jute is called the golden fibre.
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