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Profile of indian agriculture and agricultural marketing - class-IX

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The share of agriculture in total GDP has over the years ______.

  1. decreased

  2. increased

  3. remained constant

  4. no specific trend


Correct Option: A

As the economy grew, the share of agricultural exports in total exports _______.

  1. increased

  2. come down

  3. has remained constant

  4. no specific trend


Correct Option: B

At the time of independence and number of years thereafter our export basket mainly consisted of ________.

  1. cotton textiles

  2. jute

  3. tea

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D

In India, most of the agricultural area is _______.

  1. rain fed

  2. irrigated

  3. hybrid

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A

Beyond certain limits, the demand for agri-cultural products _______ and demand for industrial output ________.

  1. falls, rises

  2. rises, falls

  3. rises, rises

  4. falls, falls


Correct Option: A

Select the correct code about the 'Support to State Extension Programme (SSEP)':
1. A central!) sponsored Scheme to promote agricultural extension services.
2. It involves NGOs, PRIs, agri-preneures, corporate sector, etc.
3. It is under Public-private-partnership mode.

  1. Only 1

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1,2 and 3


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is a multi-agency scheme aimed at promoting reasearch and development works in the agriculture sector. Allocation-wise, 1010 per cent of the works ate performed by the NGOs. PRIs, corporate sector. etc. 

The major part of Indian agricultural land is under ___________.

  1. cash crops

  2. food crops

  3. plantation crops

  4. oil seeds


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ans - FOOD CROPS

Agriculture is the main occupation in India, As, India is based on the primary sector. India has made immense progress towards food security. Indian population has tripled, and food-grain production more than quadrupled. There has been a substantial increase in available food-grain per capita.

The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of ___________.

  1. cotton

  2. rice

  3. wheat

  4. sugarcane


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rice is the most cultivated crop in India. India is the world's second-largest producer of rice. producction of rice in the year 2019 is 117.47 million tonnes

The direct contribution of agricultural taxes to the revenues of centre and state is _______.

  1. significant

  2. not significant

  3. medium

  4. none of above


Correct Option: B

Agro imports constitute a ______ proportion of total imports.

  1. small

  2. medium

  3. large

  4. constant


Correct Option: A

The situation of excess demand can be tackled by ______.

  1. Rationing

  2. Queue system

  3. Tie in sale

  4. All the three


Correct Option: D

In the last 56 years agricultural production has increased by more than ________.

  1. twice

  2. thrice

  3. four times

  4. five times


Correct Option: B

Benefits of new technology in agriculture have _______.

  1. spread to every nook & corner of country.

  2. have remained confined to only 44% of cropped area.

  3. spread to 25% of cropped area.

  4. spread to 66% of cropped area


Correct Option: B

Increase in capital goods industries in an economy results in ___________ cost output.

  1. high

  2. low

  3. moderate

  4. constant


Correct Option: B

In India Grading and Standardization are at a l ______.evel.

  1. medium

  2. high

  3. low

  4. uniform


Correct Option: C

The following are some of the malpractices existing in Indian agricultural sector ________.

  1. underweighing

  2. lay of unauthorized fees & taxes

  3. forgery

  4. both (a) & (b) above


Correct Option: D

Which of the following are the reasons which force the farmers to sell their produce at low prices?

  1. Heavy indebtedness

  2. Lack of proper transport facilities

  3. Absence of rural credit

  4. Both (a) & (b) above.


Correct Option: D

Modernization in agriculture implies _____________________.

  1. increased use of fertilizers and HYV seeds

  2. extension of irrigation facilities

  3. greater mechanization

  4. land reforms of these statements


Correct Option: C

Consumer goods means _______.

  1. minerals, fertilizers, cement, steel etc.

  2. machinery, machine tools etc.

  3. chemicals, rubber, plastic, coal etc.

  4. man-made fibers, beverages, watches etc.


Correct Option: D

_______ was based on Mahalanobis model.

  1. Power & Irrigation

  2. Communication & transport

  3. Agriculture

  4. Social service


Correct Option: C

At present, in terms of agricultural production, the country holds the____ position all over the world.

  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Third

  4. Fourth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

At present, in terms of agricultural production, the country holds the second position all over the world being one of the largest producer of commercial crops like Rice, Wheat, Cotton, Jute, Tea etc. 

Service sector growth must be accompanied by a corresponding growth in _______.

  1. agriculture

  2. industry

  3. both (a) & (b) above

  4. tertiary sector


Correct Option: C

India agriculture sector employs about _____ of the entire manpower.

  1. 82%

  2. 72%

  3. 62%

  4. 52%


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian agricultural sector being the most influencing economic sector in terms of resources and coverage employs about 52% of the entire manpower of the economy which accounts for around 253 million workers under the agricultural sector.

Due to which of the following reason there was slow growth in agriculture sector?

  1. Increasing population pressure

  2. Traditional system of cultivation

  3. Inadequate infrastructural facilities

  4. All of above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

After independence there was a slow growth in the agricultural sector owing to:

  • The increase in the population due to which there was high growth of urbanization and pressure on the sector for higher returns; 
  • Traditional system of cultivation which were obsolete and does not yield high returns and 
  • Lack of infrastructural facilities due to which large scale production was restricted. 

NAP means _____________.

  1. National Agriculture Planning

  2. National Agriculture Policy

  3. National Agriculture Power

  4. National Assets Policy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NAP means National Agricultural Policy which was a document released by the Government of Indian in 2000 that aimed at achieving an agricultural production growth rate in excess of 4 percent every subsequent year, based on the efficient use of resources, and a sustainable and equitable manner.

All of the following statements except one are correct about the foreign trade policy. Identify the incorrect statement.

  1. Certain thrust areas like agriculture, handlooms, handicrafts, etc have been identified.

  2. Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana started in 2004.

  3. 'Served from India' scheme had been started in 2007.

  4. The entry of FDI in India has been restricted.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All export and import-related performance is governed by the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), which is intended at enhancing the country's exports and use trade development as effective implementation of monetary growth and employment generation. 

In other words, the main objective of the Exim Policy is to speed up the economy from a low level of economic activities to a high level of economic activities by making it a worldwide orient animated economy and to get maximum benefits from expanding global market opportunities.

 Thus, the correct option is D.

The area under irrigation has over the years in India __________.

  1. remained constant

  2. decreased

  3. increased

  4. first increased and then decreasd


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The area under irrigation has increased over the years in India, because it has increased to $40$% of the gross cropped area.

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Under Zamindari system, farmers directly paid land revenue to the state.

  2. At present, income tax revenues from the agriculture sector are negligible.

  3. Commercial banks are providing loans to the agriculture sector at zero interest rates.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This statement is correct that at present, income tax revenues from the agriculture sector are nil or negligible. Others are wrong because under zamindari system, farmers will pay revenue to state with the help of zamindar and commercial banks are providing loan to the all sector, including agriculture at lower rates not at zero percent.

Since when has Indian agriculture become modern?

  1. There has been an increase in the use of high yielding varieties of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides etc.

  2. There has been noticeable positive change in the attitude of farmers towards new techniques of production.

  3. Farmers are increasingly resorting to intensive cultivation, multiple cropping and scientific water management.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D

Agriculture plays a major role in the ______________.

  1. overall development of the economy

  2. overall development of agriculture sector

  3. overall development of agriculture and non- agriculture sector

  4. overall development of national income.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture plays a major role in the overall development of the economy. Agriculture can be defined as the primary sector of the Indian economy. Agricultural sector is reponsible for providing employment to the 70% population of the country.

 ___________ sector can help in solving problems of urban congestion and pollution in urban areas.

  1. Industrial

  2. Service

  3. Agriculture

  4. Banking


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Agriculture sector can help in solving problems of urban congestion and pollution in urban areas. While all other sectors like, service sector, industrial and banking sector are responsible for adding up the problem of urban congestion and pollution in urban areas. Agriculture helps to maintain a sustainable environment.

Capital output ratio is low in ___________.

  1. agriculture sector

  2. capital goods sector

  3. consumable goods sector

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Capital output ratio is low in agricultural sector. Capital output ratio of agricultural sector implies the agricultural output in terms of the capital invested in the sector. It is quite low in the primary sector of the economy because many people are employed in this sector and the marginal output will increase if some people step back from getting employed in the agricultural sector.

Agriculture is _______ in India.

  1. primary occupation

  2. secondary occupation

  3. tertiary occupation

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is primary occupation in India. Agricultural sector is also known as the primary sector of the economy of India. This sector is responsible for providing employment to the 70% of the population of the country according to the 2011 census.

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