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 #81
Which revolution is linked to oilseeds?
A. Blue
B. Round
C. Silver
D. Yellow
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Yellow Revolution improved oilseed production.
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Question #82
Apple is a major horticultural crop of:
A. Kerala
B. Maharashtra
C. West Bengal
D. Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Temperate climate in Himalayan states suits apples.
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Question #83
The Green Revolution led to increased use of:
A. Only organic manure
B. HYV seeds and chemical fertilizers
C. Traditional seeds
D. Manual labor only
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
High-yielding varieties, fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation were key.
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Question #84
Which is not a Kharif crop?
A. Jowar
B. Rice
C. Cotton
D. Wheat
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Wheat is a Rabi crop.
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Question #85
Major groundnut producing state:
A. Assam
B. Punjab
C. Bihar
D. Gujarat
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Gujarat leads in groundnut (peanut) production.
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Question #86
Which crop is known as 'King of Cash Crops' sometimes?
A. Tobacco
B. Sugarcane
C. Jute
D. Cotton
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Sugarcane has high commercial value and multiple uses.
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Question #87
Drip irrigation is most suitable for:
A. Horticultural crops and water-scarce areas
B. Jute in deltas
C. Wheat in plains
D. Rice fields
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It saves water and is promoted in arid/semi-arid regions.
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Question #88
The largest mango producing state:
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
UP leads in mango production.
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Question #89
Which agricultural region is known for plantation crops?
A. Indo-Gangetic Delta
B. Western Ghats and Northeast
C. Northern Plains
D. Thar Desert
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Tea, coffee, rubber, spices thrive in hilly, humid areas.
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Question #90
Tur (Arhar) is a type of:
A. Fiber crop
B. Cereal
C. Oilseed
D. Pulse
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Pigeon pea is an important pulse crop.
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Question #91
Which state has the highest cropped area?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
UP has vast agricultural land and high production.
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Question #92
Which is a Rabi oilseed crop?
A. Mustard
B. Soybean
C. Groundnut
D. Sesame
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mustard (rapeseed) is a major Rabi oilseed.
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Question #93
Intensive subsistence farming is characteristic of:
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. India (densely populated areas)
D. USA
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
High labor input on small holdings for family consumption.
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Question #94
Which fertilizer nutrient is most deficient in Indian soils?
A. All equally
B. Potassium
C. Nitrogen
D. Phosphorus
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Nitrogen is commonly supplemented through urea.
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Question #95
The command area of which dam supports extensive agriculture in Gujarat?
A. Hirakud
B. Sardar Sarovar
C. Tehri
D. Bhakra
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Narmada project irrigates large areas.
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Question #96
Coconut is a major crop in:
A. Northern states
B. Coastal states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu
C. Rajasthan
D. Himalayan region
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Tropical coastal climate suits coconut.
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Question #97
Which crop introduced during Green Revolution is semi-dwarf?
A. Jowar
B. Traditional rice
C. Bajra
D. HYV Wheat (e.g., Kalyan Sona)
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Semi-dwarf varieties resist lodging and respond to fertilizers.
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Question #98
The main problem after Green Revolution was:
A. Soil fertility decline and waterlogging
B. Lack of markets
C. Excess labor
D. No diversification
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Overuse of chemicals led to degradation in some areas.
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Question #99
Which is a major spice producing state?
A. Kerala
B. Haryana
C. Punjab
D. Bihar
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kerala and other southern states lead in pepper, cardamom.
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Question #100
Wheat production is highest in:
A. Haryana
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Punjab
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
UP leads in total wheat production.
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