Indian Agriculture - MCQs with answer - Part IV

Indian Agriculture - MCQs with answer - Part IV

1. Which is the most important support for all plant growth and all life?

a. Topsoil
b. Fertilizer
c. Farming
d. Pesticide

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2. Which of the following is not a problem associated with land?

a. Water logging
b. Salinization
c. Desertification
d. Climate Change

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3. Which of the following statements is true with regard to food on this planet?

a. There is unlimited amount of fish.
b. There is enough food to feed every person.
c. Every person is able to buy food.
d. Green Revolution has solved the problem of hunger.

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4. Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the Green Revolution?

a. It increases crop yields.
b. It needs fertilizers and pesticides.
c. It requires decreasing inputs over time.
d. It uses high-yielding varieties of seeds.

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5. Which of the following statements is not true with regard to GM crops?

a. They could have greater resistance to pests.
b. They are proven to be completely safe.
c. They could resist drought or salinity.
d. They could reduce the amount of fertilizer needed.

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6. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Soil pollution is any physical or chemical change in the soil conditions that may adversely affect the growth of plants and other organisms living in or on it.

II. Most soil pollutants are agricultural chemicals, primary fertilizers and pesticides.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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7. What are the ways for the restoration of the soil?

I. Dilution
II. Vapour extraction
III. Bioremediation
IV. Phytoremediation

a. I and II only
b. II,III and IV only
c. I,II and III only
d. All

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8. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Irrigation has two roles to play: one is for protective purpose and another one for making the land useful for second crop.

II. In India, there are three basic sources of irrigation: wells, canals and tanks.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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9. What are the benefits of micro irrigation?

I. Most efficient method of irrigation
II. Increases crop productivity with less water usage
III. Saves electricity
IV. Enhances fertilizer use efficiency
V. Reduces the problems of water logging

a. I and II only
b. II and III only
c. I,II,III,IV only
d. All

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10. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Drip irrigation is an irrigation method that saves water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of the plants.

II. The efficiency of drip irrigation is 85%.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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11. What are the problems related with irrigation?

I. Delay in the completion of major irrigation projects
II. Rising costs
III. Inadequacy of finance and organization
IV. Underutilization of existing capacity

a. I,II and III only
b. II,III and IV only
c. II and III only
d. All

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