Geography: Agriculture

Topics in this chapter

• Farming Types and Cropping Seasons
• Major Crops and Growing Requirements
• Agricultural Technology and Soil Management
• Land Reforms, Credit and Farmer Support
• Agricultural Development and Challenges
• Diversification, Exports and Agro-Industries

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-D7AC2A

   Which one of the following is a rabi crop commonly grown in India?

   1. A.Rice
   2. B.Wheat
   3. C.Cotton
   4. D.Jute
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2. Question 2Q-AA67DC

   Which feature best distinguishes plantation agriculture from ordinary commercial farming?

   1. A.It is practised only on very small family farms.
   2. B.It combines large-scale production of a single crop with processing facilities.
   3. C.It depends entirely on shifting cultivation.
   4. D.It produces crops mainly for local household consumption.
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3. Question 3Q-D8EF33

   Why can rice be grown as a commercial crop in Punjab and Haryana but mainly as a subsistence crop in parts of Odisha?

   1. A.Punjab and Haryana have cooler climates than Odisha throughout the year.
   2. B.Rice requires less water in Punjab and Haryana than in Odisha.
   3. C.Better irrigation, modern inputs and access to markets encourage commercial rice production in Punjab and Haryana.
   4. D.Rice is not suitable for the climate of Odisha.
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4. Question 4Q-215FB9

   Explain two major ways in which the Green Revolution changed Indian agriculture.

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5. Question 5Q-F8E04B

   Why does Indian agriculture remain highly dependent on the monsoon, and what is one consequence of an uncertain monsoon?

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