Agriculture

17 Questions
  1. 1
    Consider the following statements :
    1. The Government of India provides Minimum Support Price for niger (Guizotia abyssinica) seeds.
    2. Niger is cultivated as a Kharif crop.
    3. Some tribal people in India use niger seed oil for cooking.
    How many of the above statements are correct?
    UPSC CSE I - 2023
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    Answer: C. All three

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  2. 2
    Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?
    UPSC CSE I - 2021
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    Answer: A. Sugarcane

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  3. 3

    ‘The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimetres of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop.’ Which one of the following is the crop?

    UPSC CSE I - 2020
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    Answer: A. Cotton

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  4. 4
    Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practising drip irrigation?
    1. Reduction in weed
    2. Reduction in soil salinity
    3. Reduction in soil erosion
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
    UPSC CSE I - 2016
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    Answer: C. 1 and 3 only

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  5. 5
    Consider the following pairs:
    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?
    UPSC CSE I - 2014
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    Answer: D. None

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  6. 6
    Consider the following crops:
    1. Cotton
    2. Groundnut
    3. Rice
    4. Wheat
    Which of these are Kharif crops?
    UPSC CSE I - 2013
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    Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3

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  7. 7
    Consider the following crops of India:
    1. Groundnut
    2. Sesamum
    3. Pearl millet
    Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?
    UPSC CSE I - 2012
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    Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

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  8. 8
    Consider the following crops of India:
    1. Cowpea
    2. Green gram
    3. Pigeon pea
    Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?
    UPSC CSE I - 2012
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    Answer: A. 1 and 2 only

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  9. 9
    Which of the following is the chief characteristic of 'mixed farming'?
    UPSC CSE I - 2012
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    Answer: C. Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together

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  10. 10
    With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
    1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced.
    2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming.
    3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked.
    UPSC CSE I - 2011
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    Answer: C. 1 and 3 only

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  11. 11
    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 ?
    UPSC CSE I - 2011
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    Answer: B. Arunachal Pradesh

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  12. 12
    The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region ?
    UPSC CSE I - 2011
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    Answer: C. Paddy and Jute

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  13. 13
    A state in India has the following characteristics :
    1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.
    2. Its central part produces cotton.
    3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops.
    Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics ?
    UPSC CSE I - 2011
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    Answer: B. Gujarat

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  14. 14

    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 meters
    4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C.

    Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?

    UPSC CSE I - 2010
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    Answer: C. Pepper

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  15. 15

    Consider the following crops:

    1. Cotton
    2. Groundnut
    3. Maize
    4. Mustard

    Which of the above are kharif crops?

    UPSC CSE I - 2004
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    Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3

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  16. 16

    Which one of the following sets of conditions is necessary for a good crop of wheat?

    UPSC CSE I - 1996
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    Answer: A. Moderate temperature and moderate rainfall

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  17. 17

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:

    List-I (Crops) List-II (Geographical conditions)
    A. Barley 1. Hot and thy climate with poor soil
    B. Rice 2. Cool climate with poorer soil
    C. Millets 3. Warm and moist climate with high attitude
    D. Tea 4. Hot and moist climate with rich soil

    Codes:

    UPSC CSE I - 1996
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    Answer: A. A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3

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