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Topography: A Challenge and an Opportunity for Agriculture

Description: Topography: A Challenge and an Opportunity for Agriculture
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Which of the following is a major challenge faced by agriculture in hilly areas?

  1. Waterlogging

  2. Soil erosion

  3. Salinity

  4. Alkalinity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Soil erosion is a major challenge faced by agriculture in hilly areas due to the steep slopes and high rainfall, which can lead to the loss of valuable topsoil.

Which of the following is a major opportunity for agriculture in hilly areas?

  1. Terracing

  2. Contour farming

  3. Agroforestry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Terracing, contour farming, and agroforestry are all practices that can be used to overcome the challenges of topography in hilly areas and increase agricultural productivity.

What is the primary reason for the formation of terraces in hilly areas?

  1. To prevent soil erosion

  2. To increase the area available for cultivation

  3. To improve water retention

  4. To create a more aesthetically pleasing landscape


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Terraces are primarily constructed to prevent soil erosion by reducing the slope of the land and creating a series of level steps.

What is the main purpose of contour farming?

  1. To reduce soil erosion

  2. To improve water infiltration

  3. To increase crop yields

  4. To make farming operations easier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Contour farming is a practice in which crops are planted along the contours of the land, rather than up and down the slope, in order to reduce soil erosion.

Which of the following is an example of agroforestry?

  1. Planting trees on the boundaries of agricultural fields

  2. Intercropping different crops in the same field

  3. Growing crops and livestock together on the same land

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agroforestry is a land management system that integrates trees and shrubs with crops and/or livestock. It can be practiced in a variety of ways, including planting trees on the boundaries of agricultural fields, intercropping different crops in the same field, and growing crops and livestock together on the same land.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by agriculture in plateau regions?

  1. Waterlogging

  2. Soil erosion

  3. Drought

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Drought is a major challenge faced by agriculture in plateau regions due to the lack of adequate rainfall and the high evaporation rates.

Which of the following is a major opportunity for agriculture in plateau regions?

  1. Rainwater harvesting

  2. Drip irrigation

  3. Dry farming

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, and dry farming are all practices that can be used to overcome the challenges of drought in plateau regions and increase agricultural productivity.

What is the primary reason for the construction of dams in plateau regions?

  1. To generate hydroelectric power

  2. To provide irrigation water

  3. To control floods

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dams are constructed in plateau regions for a variety of purposes, including generating hydroelectric power, providing irrigation water, and controlling floods.

What is the main purpose of drip irrigation?

  1. To reduce water usage

  2. To improve water infiltration

  3. To increase crop yields

  4. To make irrigation operations easier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Drip irrigation is a method of irrigation in which water is applied directly to the roots of plants, rather than being sprayed over the entire field. This method reduces water usage and improves water infiltration.

Which of the following is an example of dry farming?

  1. Growing crops that are tolerant to drought conditions

  2. Using mulches to conserve soil moisture

  3. Planting crops in rows to reduce evaporation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dry farming is a type of agriculture that is practiced in areas with low rainfall. It involves a variety of practices, such as growing crops that are tolerant to drought conditions, using mulches to conserve soil moisture, and planting crops in rows to reduce evaporation.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by agriculture in coastal regions?

  1. Salinity

  2. Waterlogging

  3. Drought

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salinity is a major challenge faced by agriculture in coastal regions due to the intrusion of seawater into freshwater aquifers and the accumulation of salts in the soil.

Which of the following is a major opportunity for agriculture in coastal regions?

  1. Aquaculture

  2. Salt farming

  3. Agroforestry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aquaculture, salt farming, and agroforestry are all practices that can be used to overcome the challenges of salinity in coastal regions and increase agricultural productivity.

What is the primary reason for the construction of embankments in coastal regions?

  1. To prevent flooding

  2. To reclaim land from the sea

  3. To create new agricultural land

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Embankments are constructed in coastal regions for a variety of purposes, including preventing flooding, reclaiming land from the sea, and creating new agricultural land.

What is the main purpose of aquaculture?

  1. To cultivate fish and other aquatic organisms

  2. To provide food for coastal communities

  3. To generate income for coastal communities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aquaculture is the cultivation of fish and other aquatic organisms in controlled environments. It provides food for coastal communities, generates income for coastal communities, and helps to conserve wild fish stocks.

Which of the following is an example of salt farming?

  1. Harvesting salt from seawater

  2. Producing salt from rock salt

  3. Using salt as a fertilizer

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salt farming is the process of harvesting salt from seawater. It is a traditional practice that has been carried out in coastal regions for centuries.

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