1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. India’s agriculture accounts for about 17-18% of its GDP.
2. Over 50% of India’s workforce is engaged in agriculture.
3. The total net sown area in India is approximately 328.7 million hectares.
a) Only 1 and 2
b) Only 1 and 3
c) Only 2 and 3
d) All 1, 2, and 3
2. Which of the following statements are true?
1. India has 15 agro-climatic zones.
2. The Rabi season crops are grown during June-October.
3. Desert soil is suitable for growing drought-resistant crops like bajra.
a) Only 1 and 3
b) Only 2 and 3
c) Only 1 and 2
d) All 1, 2, and 3
3. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Rice is the major crop grown in Punjab, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu.
2. Laterite soils are ideal for growing cotton and millets.
3. India is the largest producer of pulses globally.
a) Only 1 and 2
b) Only 1 and 3
c) Only 2 and 3
d) All 1, 2, and 3
4. Which of the following statements are true?
1. The Indo-Gangetic plains are suitable for growing rice, wheat, and sugarcane.
2. Micro-irrigation systems include drip and sprinkler systems.
3. Rainfed agriculture covers about 80% of cultivated land in India.
a) Only 1 and 2
b) Only 1 and 3
c) Only 2 and 3
d) All 1, 2, and 3
5. Which of the following statements are true?
1. India has a total geographical area of approximately 140 million hectares.
2. Groundwater irrigation is widely used in the Indo-Gangetic plains.
3. Soil erosion is caused by deforestation and overgrazing.
a) Only 1 and 2
b) Only 2 and 3
c) Only 1 and 3
d) All 1, 2, and 3
6. Which of the following statements are true?
1. India is the largest producer of milk globally.
2. The major plantation crops include tea, coffee, and rubber.
3. Red and yellow soils are found in northern India.
a) Only 1 and 2
b) Only 1 and 3
c) Only 2 and 3
d) All 1, 2, and 3
7. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Water consumption for irrigation accounts for over 80% of India’s water usage.
2. Black soil is also known as regur soil and is suitable for growing cotton.
3. Rainfed agriculture relies heavily on canal irrigation systems.
a) Only 1 and 2
b) Only 1 and 3
c) Only 2 and 3
d) All 1, 2, and 3
8. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Cropping intensity in India is improving due to better irrigation practices.
2. Alluvial soil is highly fertile and found in the Indo-Gangetic plains.
3. Laterite soil is ideal for growing rice and wheat.
a) Only 1 and 2
b) Only 1 and 3
c) Only 2 and 3
d) All 1, 2, and 3
9. Which of the following statements are true?
1. Coastal plains are ideal for growing coconut and spices.
2. The Zaid season is characterized by the cultivation of crops like wheat and barley.
3. India is one of the largest producers of cereals and food grains globally.
a) Only 1 and 2
b) Only 1 and 3
c) Only 2 and 3
d) All 1, 2, and 3
10. Which of the following statements are true?
1. India’s fisheries sector includes both inland and marine fisheries.
2. Mountain soils are suitable for growing horticultural crops like apples and spices.
3. Canal irrigation in India primarily relies on rivers like the Ganga, Godavari, and Narmada.
a) Only 1 and 2
b) Only 1 and 3
c) Only 2 and 3
d) All 1, 2, and 3
