The practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same land is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The practice of growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same land is called:
A. Crop rotation
B. Mixed farming
C. Multiple cropping
D. Intercropping
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Intercropping involves growing two or more crops in the same field simultaneously to maximize productivity and reduce risk, e.g., wheat + mustard, groundnut + sunflower.

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Question #1
Which of the following is a major producer of millets in India?
A. All of the above
B. Karnataka
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Karnataka are major millet-producing states, with Rajasthan leading in bajra.

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Question #2
Leading wheat producing state:
A. Kerala
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. West Bengal

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh is the top producer, benefiting from irrigation and Green Revolution technologies. Detailed explanation covers agricultural geography: soil types, climate requirements, irrigation needs, and economic importance.

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Question #3
The driest crop among these is:
A. Cotton
B. Bajra
C. Sugarcane
D. Rice

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Millets are highly drought-tolerant.

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