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Eastern Coastal Plains: A Paddy-Growing Region

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Which state is known as the "Rice Bowl of India"?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. West Bengal

  3. Odisha

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

West Bengal is known as the "Rice Bowl of India" due to its extensive paddy cultivation and high rice production.

Which river delta is located in the Eastern Coastal Plains?

  1. Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta

  2. Indus Delta

  3. Narmada Delta

  4. Godavari-Krishna Delta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Godavari-Krishna Delta is located in the Eastern Coastal Plains and is one of the largest river deltas in India.

What is the primary soil type found in the Eastern Coastal Plains?

  1. Black soil

  2. Red soil

  3. Laterite soil

  4. Alluvial soil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alluvial soil is the primary soil type found in the Eastern Coastal Plains, which is formed by the deposition of sediments by rivers.

Which crop is extensively cultivated in the Eastern Coastal Plains?

  1. Wheat

  2. Cotton

  3. Sugarcane

  4. Paddy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paddy, also known as rice, is extensively cultivated in the Eastern Coastal Plains due to its favorable climate and soil conditions.

What is the major factor contributing to the high agricultural productivity in the Eastern Coastal Plains?

  1. Fertile soil

  2. Abundant rainfall

  3. Advanced irrigation techniques

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The high agricultural productivity in the Eastern Coastal Plains is attributed to a combination of fertile soil, abundant rainfall, and advanced irrigation techniques.

Which state in the Eastern Coastal Plains has the highest rice production?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Odisha

  3. West Bengal

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

West Bengal has the highest rice production among the states in the Eastern Coastal Plains.

What is the average annual rainfall received in the Eastern Coastal Plains?

  1. 500-1000 mm

  2. 1000-1500 mm

  3. 1500-2000 mm

  4. 2000-2500 mm


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Eastern Coastal Plains receive an average annual rainfall of 1500-2000 mm, which is suitable for paddy cultivation.

Which state in the Eastern Coastal Plains has the largest area under paddy cultivation?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Odisha

  3. West Bengal

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

West Bengal has the largest area under paddy cultivation among the states in the Eastern Coastal Plains.

What is the primary source of irrigation for paddy cultivation in the Eastern Coastal Plains?

  1. Canals

  2. Tube wells

  3. Tanks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paddy cultivation in the Eastern Coastal Plains is irrigated through a combination of canals, tube wells, and tanks.

Which state in the Eastern Coastal Plains has the highest yield of paddy per hectare?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Odisha

  3. West Bengal

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

West Bengal has the highest yield of paddy per hectare among the states in the Eastern Coastal Plains.

What is the major challenge faced by paddy farmers in the Eastern Coastal Plains?

  1. Droughts

  2. Floods

  3. Pests and diseases

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paddy farmers in the Eastern Coastal Plains face challenges such as droughts, floods, pests, and diseases.

Which government initiative aims to improve the agricultural productivity in the Eastern Coastal Plains?

  1. Green Revolution

  2. White Revolution

  3. Blue Revolution

  4. Yellow Revolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Green Revolution is a government initiative aimed at improving agricultural productivity in India, including the Eastern Coastal Plains.

What is the major pest that affects paddy cultivation in the Eastern Coastal Plains?

  1. Brown plant hopper

  2. Stem borer

  3. Leaf folder

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paddy cultivation in the Eastern Coastal Plains is affected by pests such as brown plant hopper, stem borer, and leaf folder.

Which disease commonly affects paddy plants in the Eastern Coastal Plains?

  1. Blast

  2. Blight

  3. Tungro

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paddy plants in the Eastern Coastal Plains are susceptible to diseases such as blast, blight, and tungro.

What is the major factor contributing to the vulnerability of paddy cultivation in the Eastern Coastal Plains to climate change?

  1. Rising sea levels

  2. Changing rainfall patterns

  3. Increasing temperatures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paddy cultivation in the Eastern Coastal Plains is vulnerable to climate change due to rising sea levels, changing rainfall patterns, and increasing temperatures.

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