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  1. Which of the following groups of states produce rubber on commercial scale?

  2. A.

     Maharashtra-Gujarat-Madhya Pradesh

    B.

     Kerala-Tamil Nadu-Karnataka

    C.

     Sikkim-Madhya Pradesh-Nagaland

    D.

     Orissa-Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra


  3. BT seed is related to

  4. A.

     Rice

    B.

     Wheat

    C.

     Cotton

    D.

     Oilseed


  5. Where will you expect to find bamboo growing

  6. A.

     At a great height from sea level

    B.

     At a medium height from sea level

    C.

     At a very low height from sea level

    D.

     There is no such condition; it can grow anywhere


  7. The state which tops in production of mustard seed is?

  8. A.

     Maharashtra

    B.

     Rajasthan

    C.

     Uttar Pradesh

    D.

     Gujarat


  9. Mixed farming means ________

  10. A.

     Growing two crops at the same time

    B.

     Growing different crops in succession

    C.

     Producing crops

    D.

     Using mixture of manures and fertilizer


  11. Tropical moist deciduous vegetation is to be found in Sahyadris, north-east plateau of the Peninsula and in the Shiwaliks. Which of the following is not a tree species of this group?

  12. A.

     Teak

    B.

     Sal

    C.

     Sandalwood

    D.

     Deodar


  13. Another name of Green Revolution in India is

  14. A.

     Seed, Fertilizer and Irrigation Revolution

    B.

     Food Security Revolution

    C.

     Agricultural Revolution

    D.

     Multicrop Revolution


  15. In terms of money, which spice is exported most from India?

  16. A.

     Pepper

    B.

     Dry Red Chilli

    C.

     Turmeric

    D.

     Cardamom


  17. Find the incorrect pair

  18. A.

     Tea - Assam

    B.

     Peanut - Bihar

    C.

     Coconut - Kerala

    D.

     Sugarcane - Uttar Pradesh


  19. Golden Fibre refers to

  20. A.

     Hemp

    B.

     Cotton

    C.

     Jute

    D.

     Nylon