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Geography Quiz 28

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1. 
Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years? [2019]

2. 
With reference to agriculture soils consider the following statements: [2018]

  1. A high content of organic matter drastically reduces its water boiling capacity. 
  2. Soil does not play a role in the sulphur cycle. 
  3. Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. 
Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture? [2017]

  1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land 
  2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field 
  3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4. 
Consider the following pairs: [2014] Region: Well-known for the production of

  1. Kinnaur: Areca nut 
  2. Mewat: Mango 
  3. Coromandel: Soya bean 

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

5. 
Consider the following crops: [2013]

  1. Cotton 
  2. Groundnut 
  3. Rice 
  4. Wheat 

Which of these are Kharif crops?

6. 
Consider the following crops of India: [2012]

  1. Groundnut 
  2. Sesamum 
  3. Pearl millet 

Which of the above is / are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?

7. 
Which of the following is the chief characteristic of ‘mixed farming? [2012]

8. 
Consider the following crops of India: [2012]

  1. Cowpea 
  2. Green gram 
  3. Pigeon pea 

Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?

9. 
Among the following states, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export-oriented industry in this field? [2011]

10. 
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? [2011]

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