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Geology and Agriculture in India

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Which of the following is the most important factor influencing the distribution of soils in India?

  1. Climate

  2. Relief

  3. Parent material

  4. Vegetation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Parent material is the most important factor influencing the distribution of soils in India because it determines the chemical and physical properties of the soil.

Which of the following is the most widespread soil type in India?

  1. Black soil

  2. Red soil

  3. Laterite soil

  4. Alluvial soil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alluvial soil is the most widespread soil type in India, covering about 40% of the total land area.

Which of the following is the most fertile soil type in India?

  1. Black soil

  2. Red soil

  3. Laterite soil

  4. Alluvial soil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black soil is the most fertile soil type in India due to its high content of organic matter and nutrients.

Which of the following crops is best suited to black soil?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Cotton

  4. Sugarcane


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cotton is best suited to black soil because it requires a well-drained soil with a high content of organic matter and nutrients.

Which of the following crops is best suited to red soil?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Groundnut

  4. Tea


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Groundnut is best suited to red soil because it is a drought-resistant crop that can tolerate poor soil conditions.

Which of the following crops is best suited to laterite soil?

  1. Cashew

  2. Rubber

  3. Coconut

  4. Arecanut


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cashew is best suited to laterite soil because it is a hardy crop that can tolerate acidic and infertile soil conditions.

Which of the following crops is best suited to alluvial soil?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Sugarcane

  4. Potato


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rice is best suited to alluvial soil because it requires a well-drained soil with a high water-holding capacity.

Which of the following is the most important factor influencing the distribution of agriculture in India?

  1. Climate

  2. Soil

  3. Water

  4. Land use


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate is the most important factor influencing the distribution of agriculture in India because it determines the length of the growing season and the availability of water.

Which of the following is the most important factor influencing the productivity of agriculture in India?

  1. Soil

  2. Water

  3. Fertilizers

  4. Technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soil is the most important factor influencing the productivity of agriculture in India because it provides the nutrients and water that plants need to grow.

Which of the following is the most important factor influencing the sustainability of agriculture in India?

  1. Soil conservation

  2. Water conservation

  3. Crop rotation

  4. Organic farming


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soil conservation is the most important factor influencing the sustainability of agriculture in India because it prevents soil erosion and degradation.

Which of the following is the most important challenge facing agriculture in India?

  1. Climate change

  2. Water scarcity

  3. Soil degradation

  4. Pests and diseases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is the most important challenge facing agriculture in India because it is causing changes in temperature and precipitation patterns, which are making it more difficult to grow crops.

Which of the following is the most important government program aimed at improving agriculture in India?

  1. Green Revolution

  2. White Revolution

  3. Blue Revolution

  4. Yellow Revolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Green Revolution is the most important government program aimed at improving agriculture in India because it introduced high-yielding varieties of seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation techniques, which led to a significant increase in crop production.

Which of the following is the most important research institution working on agriculture in India?

  1. Indian Council of Agricultural Research

  2. National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management

  3. Central Soil Salinity Research Institute

  4. National Centre for Agricultural Economics and Policy Research


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is the most important research institution working on agriculture in India because it conducts research on a wide range of topics, including crop improvement, soil management, and water conservation.

Which of the following is the most important agricultural university in India?

  1. Punjab Agricultural University

  2. Haryana Agricultural University

  3. Rajasthan Agricultural University

  4. Uttar Pradesh Agricultural University


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab Agricultural University is the most important agricultural university in India because it has played a leading role in the development of the Green Revolution.

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