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Geographical Data Mining for Agriculture and Food Security in India

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Which of the following is NOT a major crop grown in India?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Maize

  4. Cotton


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cotton is a cash crop, while rice, wheat, and maize are staple crops.

Which state in India is the largest producer of rice?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

West Bengal is the largest producer of rice in India, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.

Which state in India is the largest producer of wheat?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab is the largest producer of wheat in India, followed by Haryana and Rajasthan.

Which state in India is the largest producer of maize?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka is the largest producer of maize in India, followed by Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

Which state in India is the largest producer of cotton?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat is the largest producer of cotton in India, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Which of the following is NOT a major factor affecting agricultural production in India?

  1. Climate

  2. Soil

  3. Water

  4. Technology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate, soil, and water are all major factors affecting agricultural production in India, while technology is a factor that can be used to improve agricultural production.

Which of the following is a major challenge to food security in India?

  1. Poverty

  2. Population growth

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Poverty, population growth, and climate change are all major challenges to food security in India.

Which of the following is a major government initiative to improve agricultural production in India?

  1. National Food Security Mission

  2. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

  3. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Food Security Mission, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana are all major government initiatives to improve agricultural production in India.

Which of the following is a major government initiative to improve food security in India?

  1. Public Distribution System

  2. Integrated Child Development Services

  3. Mid-Day Meal Scheme

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Public Distribution System, Integrated Child Development Services, and Mid-Day Meal Scheme are all major government initiatives to improve food security in India.

Which of the following is a major research institution working on geographical data mining for agriculture and food security in India?

  1. Indian Agricultural Research Institute

  2. National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research

  3. International Food Policy Research Institute

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute, National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, and International Food Policy Research Institute are all major research institutions working on geographical data mining for agriculture and food security in India.

Which of the following is a major challenge to geographical data mining for agriculture and food security in India?

  1. Lack of data

  2. Lack of trained personnel

  3. Lack of infrastructure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of data, lack of trained personnel, and lack of infrastructure are all major challenges to geographical data mining for agriculture and food security in India.

Which of the following is a major opportunity for geographical data mining for agriculture and food security in India?

  1. Improved data collection

  2. Improved data analysis

  3. Improved data dissemination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improved data collection, improved data analysis, and improved data dissemination are all major opportunities for geographical data mining for agriculture and food security in India.

Which of the following is a major potential benefit of geographical data mining for agriculture and food security in India?

  1. Increased agricultural production

  2. Improved food security

  3. Reduced poverty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased agricultural production, improved food security, and reduced poverty are all major potential benefits of geographical data mining for agriculture and food security in India.

What is the role of geographical data mining in addressing the challenges of agriculture and food security in India?

  1. Improved data collection and analysis

  2. Identification of vulnerable areas

  3. Development of targeted interventions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geographical data mining can play a major role in addressing the challenges of agriculture and food security in India by improving data collection and analysis, identifying vulnerable areas, and developing targeted interventions.

What are the major challenges in implementing geographical data mining for agriculture and food security in India?

  1. Lack of data

  2. Lack of trained personnel

  3. Lack of infrastructure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The major challenges in implementing geographical data mining for agriculture and food security in India include lack of data, lack of trained personnel, and lack of infrastructure.

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