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  1. Which of the following soils is very hard to cultivate?

    2. A.

     Alluvial
    B.

     Black
    C.

     Red
    D.

     Sandy

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  2. 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?

    3. A.

     Paddy and Cottort
    B.

     Wheat and Jute
    C.

     Paddy and Jute
    D.

     Wheat and Cotton

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  3. The share of food crops in India's total production is almost?

    4. A.

     50
    B.

     60
    C.

     70
    D.

     80

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  4. 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 degree C to 30 degree C Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?

    5. A.

     Mustard
    B.

     Cotton
    C.

     Pepper
    D.

     Virginia tobacco

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  5. How do the western disturbances affect the crops in north India?

    6. 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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  6. What is the main advantage of transplantation method in rice cultivation?

    7. 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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  7. In which of the following ways can soil be conserved?
    I. Contour ploughing
    II. Terracing
    III. Shifting cultivation
    IV. Crop rotation

    8. A.

     I, II and IV
    B.

     II, III and IV
    C.

     II and IV
    D.

     I and III

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  8. Which Crop is cultivated in Zaid season?

    9. A.

     Watermelon
    B.

     Soyabean
    C.

     Maize
    D.

     Jute

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  9. 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?

    10. A.

     1 only
    B.

     2 only
    C.

     Both 1 and 2
    D.

     Neither 1 nor 2

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  10. Which of the following is not primarily a kharif crop in India?

    11. A.

     Wheat
    B.

     Rice
    C.

     Maize
    D.

     Cotton

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